Kingscourt Nursing Home

Cook

Hours: 18 per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Work Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm, over two days
Closing Date: 21st Jan 2026

Job Description

The Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety at all times.

Key Duties

Food Preparation

  • Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals and snacks as required

  • Cater for special dietary requirements and individual resident preferences

  • Plan menus to provide a balanced, nutritious diet using fresh ingredients

  • Maintain accurate records of food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures

  • Order stock, check deliveries and ensure correct stock rotation

  • Supervise and instruct kitchen staff in equipment use and hygiene procedures

Health & Safety

  • Ensure all crockery and kitchen equipment is cleaned and stored correctly

  • Maintain a clean kitchen environment in line with cleaning schedules

  • Report faulty appliances, damaged equipment or potential hazards to the Nurse Manager

  • Promote safe working practices and ensure statutory Health & Safety standards are met

Other Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality of all personal resident information

  • Participate in staff meetings and mandatory training as required

  • Promote and uphold the good reputation of Manor Healthcare at all times

  • Report any accident or incident immediately to the Nurse-in-Charge

Essential Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Genuine commitment to working as part of a team within a caring environment

  • Enhanced Access NI check (required for the successful candidate)

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Benefits

  • Uniform provided

  • Mandatory online training provided

  • Bupa Cashplan after 6 months’ service

  • Meals provided

  • Staff incentives

  • Overtime rates paid for specified bank holidays

  • Blue Light Card registration

  • Pension scheme

To Apply: Please complete an application form or forward your CV to: hr@manorhealthcare.org

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