Job Description

Grade

Cook - 13.56 per hour

Reporting to

LMT

Location

Foyle Haven 23A John Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6JY

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Hours 25 hours per week (7-day rota based)

Remit of the service

To be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to

support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold,

harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of

support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user

participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own

lives.



Foyle Haven operates as a day service where street drinkers can access

practical assistance and support to reduce the harm caused by their use

of alcohol. Practical assistance provided includes hot meals, access to

shower and laundry facilities and a programme of regular social activities

for adults with a dependence on alcohol.

Scope of Responsibility

The cook is at the very heart of the service and will deliver delicious home

cook nutritional meals with varying dietary requirements. They will

ensure that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen are of the highest

standards. We provide up to three meals a day for up to 23 service users,

aimed at improving the health of our service users.

The cook will work as part of a highly motivated team that provides a

needs led practical support and advice to those using our services.

Key Areas of Responsibility

To prepare and cook delicious home cook nutritional meals and

snacks with varying dietary requirements.

Monitor service user meal consumption and liaise with staff to

ensure nutritional needs are being met.

Develop individual meal plans for service users with specialised


dietary needs.

To ensure that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen are of

the highest standards in accordance with Environmental Health

requirements and legislation.

To follow the kitchen procedures and maintain records in

accordance with Environmental Health policies and processes.

Purchasing weekly food requirements and the ability to work

within a budget with the support of the local management team.

Carry out regular stock takes and stock control procedures. To ensure catering requirements are met where there are

stakeholder visits to the service.

A commitment to participating in regular supervision and training A commitment to participating in a monthly catering meeting. To participate in and attend training events, conferences and

other functions as necessary.

To ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being

adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code

of Practice and Confidentiality.



The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be

added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required

from time to time.

Person Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or willing to complete

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 1 years' experience of producing freshly prepared

'Home Cooked' Recipes in a professional catering environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To be able to commit to maintaining high standards of hygiene in

the kitchen.

An ability to accommodate specific dietary needs. An ability to maintain a high standard of food hygiene and food

safety to ensure all controls, recording and monitoring required by

HACCP, are carried out effectively

An ability to engage with and gain the trust of service users. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. An ability to work as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of why people become homeless & the issues

they present with.

CIRCUMSTANCES

Flexibility required to cover annual leave and sickness within in

catering team.

Ability to work on a rota basis (7-day week - Mornings, Evenings &

Weekends)

Applications for this post will close on 3rd November 2025

Access NI

This Post is subject to an Basic Access NI check. Having a

criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul.

This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the

circumstances and background of your offences or other information

contained on a disclosure certificate.