OTH Cook Manager - Corkey House

Hours

33.25 hours (28.5hrs week 1 & 38hrs week
2)

Service Manager

Are you an experienced cook with a passion for preparing nutritious meals in a caring environment? Corkey House is seeking a Cook Manager to lead meal planning and preparation, ensuring residents receive high-quality, nutritious food in line with their dietary needs.

The Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) is part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, providing care within a Christian-based ethos. Corkey House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness. The purpose-built home accommodates 35 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency.

The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, cooking, and baking meals to meet residents dietary requirements
• Managing kitchen stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring food quality standards
• Preparing snacks such as tea, sandwiches, and suppers
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, shelves, and appliances
• Washing dishes and ensuring proper waste disposal
• Leading kitchen operations and supporting the catering team
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support residents well-being
• This role involves some physical work, including moving kitchen equipment and furniture.

• Experience in a catering or kitchen management role, ideally in a care setting
• Understanding of dietary requirements for older people
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations efficiently
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to supporting residents' well-being
• Integrity, honesty, patience, and strong team working skills
• A willingness to uphold the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

• Leadership role in a supportive, caring environment
• Stable hours with a structured shift pattern
• The opportunity to make a real difference in residents daily lives
• Training and development opportunities

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a catering and residential environment
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of catering outside a domestic setting
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

• Experience of working with older people
• NVQ2 in Food Preparation & Cooking (or equivalent qualification)

PCI is one of the largest Christian denominations in Ireland, with over 500 congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. PCI is committed to spreading the Gospel, serving communities, and supporting mission work both locally and globally. PCI provides practical care in nursing, residential and supported housing, day services and more.

PCI fosters a culture of faith, service, and community. It values integrity, compassion, and inclusivity, encouraging members to live out their faith through worship, discipleship, and outreach. PCI provides a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals and families can deepen their faith, contribute to meaningful causes, and build lasting relationships within a vibrant Christian community.

• Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Annual Rise, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave

£13.81 per hour

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Annual Rise, On the job learning