Cook Manager - pw

Cook Manager - 40 hrs pw

Location:

Hawthorn House Care Home, 16 Hawthornden Road, Belfast, County Down, BT4 3JU

Date Posted: 19th January 2026 | Closing Date: 8th February 2026 | Industry: Healthcare | Job Type: Full time | Salary: £14.15 hourly

To improve the lives of our residents and the communities we serve by consistently delivering special resident experiences and to be the best place to work in the care sector.

The post holder will lead a team to run the catering operation within the Home, preparing high quality home‑cooked, fresh, nutritional meals and catering for any dietary and cultural needs.

• Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first‑class catering service to the residents.
• Understand the individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times.
• Prepare menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families and catering committees following best‑practice guidance.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring all special needs are fully considered and catered for in accordance with residents' dietary requirements and personal choice.
• Plan and deliver four weekly menus, ensuring any substitutions have prior authorisation from the Home Manager or designated individual, and any allergen changes are communicated effectively.
• Be responsible for the catering budget and work within the agreed catering budget.
• Engage with and seek feedback from residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues to continually improve residents' quality of life and the level of service provided.
• Prepare beverages and snacks throughout the day, based on residents' needs and choices.
• Ensure the quantity and quality of all food served meet required nutritional standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Company Food Safety Management System and maintain a safe kitchen.
• Handle stock taking, stock rotation and storage, including checking and receiving deliveries.
• Monitor and replenish all kitchen and food stocks, maintain records in line with Company procedures.
• Present the dining areas in an inviting manner.
• Keep all stock records up to date in line with company procedures.
• Supervise all other kitchen colleagues and alert the Home Manager to any difficulties.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food preparation to meet environmental food safety standards.
• Report any defects of equipment to the Home Manager and Maintenance Person promptly.
• Under supervision of the Home Manager, carry out annual appraisals for kitchen colleagues.
• Conduct quarterly staff supervision and personal development plans as required.

• Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilst at work, including colleagues, residents and visitors.
• Be fully conversant with Beaumont policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.
• Ensure compliance with the Beaumont Information Governance Policy, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies.
• Act as an ambassador for the Beaumont company Vision and Values.
• Promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities.
• Adhere to Beaumont policies and procedures.
• Attend mandatory training days or courses, on or off site, as required.
• Undertake any other lawful, reasonable and appropriate duties and accountabilities to the role.

• Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Chef Qualification.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Health & Safety Awareness.
• Hazard Reporting Protocols.
• HACCP Documentation.
• RIDDOR Awareness.
• Food Storage.
• Basic First Aid.

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Leadership.
• Team Management (Kitchen).
• Stock Management.
• Planning and preparing menus.
• Compiling and placing orders.
• Special dietary requirements and altered textured diets.
• Time management and meeting deadlines.
• Budget Management.
• Equipment Management.
• Food & Kitchen Presentation.
• Continuous Personal Development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Coordination / multitasking.

• Reliable.…