Chef

Chef

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Healthcare Ireland is proud to introduce Loughside Care Village, a flagship development in Carrickfergus. The 116‑bed village is a luxurious, state‑of‑the‑art living environment rich in compassionate, expert‑led care.

Purpose‑built for people living with dementia, complex care needs, and those under mental health registration, Loughside offers a vibrant, village‑style community centred on dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Loughside will be home to over 200 dedicated professionals delivering personalised care tailored to each individual, and it has been commissioned in partnership with the Northern Health Trust and designed to meet the highest RQIA standards.

The Chef is responsible for menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards. As a leadership role, the Chef manages the kitchen team in addition to working closely with the care teams and home management. The Chef has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high‑quality, person‑centred dining experiences.

This role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met, and in managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

• Effective and efficient planning, preparation and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking;
• Supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply;
• Responsible for monitoring the home’s catering budget within Healthcare Ireland’s standards;
• Researches, develops and creates varied and interesting menus;
• Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost‑effective manner;
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

• Paid annual leave;
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company;
• Continuous professional development and training;
• Values‑led culture;
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
• Opportunities for progression;
• Pension plan (if applicable);
• Attractive hourly rate;
• Access NI fee paid for;
• Uniforms and PPE provided;
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards;
• Free parking.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

• Right to work in the UK;
• Minimum of 5 years experience as Chef or a similar role;
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Management or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery;
• Hold an advanced Food Safety certificate;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• The ability to manage a small team, ensuring the kitchen provision operates in line with company expectations, standards and regulations, and provides an exceptional service to residents;
• Capable of planning nutritious meals, taking into account specific dietary requirements, and have an understanding of IDDSI modified foods;
• Have knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety, updating this knowledge regularly.

• Experience in a care home is desirable but not essential.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level;
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time;
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing;
• Industries:
  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities.

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

The caring culture is at the heart of all we do, and we look forward to you joining the team.

£17.00 per hour.