Job Description

Job Title:

Cook (Spa Nursing Home Group)

Location:

Oakridge Care Home, 14 Magheraknock Road, Ballynahinch

Salary:

13.30 per hour

Hours:

25.5 hours (3 days) per week

Closing Date:

30th July 2025 at 12 noon

To apply, please complete the application form https://forms.office.com/e/VHBjaUih3j.

CVs will not be accepted.

About Us

For over twenty years, we have taken great pride in providing exceptional care to our residents. Each person in our homes is valued as an individual and we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive and inclusive community where everyone feels cherished and respected.

A career in care goes beyond the care team itself--it takes a dedicated support network to ensure our homes run smoothly and remain a safe, welcoming environment. We believe that

compassion, understanding and positivity

are not only the key traits we look for in our team--but also the values we live by in supporting our employees.

We are proud of our

outstanding team

and passionate about

developing our people

. As an

Opening Doors

employer with

Business in the Community Northern Ireland

, we are committed to making our workplaces more inclusive and connecting untapped talent through underrepresented groups. We encourage continuous learning through training, external development opportunities and financial support for further education.

About the Role

Oakridge Care Home, located on the Magheraknock Road, Ballynahinch, caters for up to 65 residents requiring frail elderly, dementia and residential care.

As a Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs. You will be responsible for preparing meals & snacks in line with residents' dietary requirements while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and storage areas. Managing stock efficiently, ordering supplies and controlling waste will be key aspects of the role, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability. You will plan varied and balanced menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and likes, while also providing clear instruction and supervision to any kitchen assistants. In addition, you will complete necessary paperwork, including food safety records and compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations such as COSHH and HACCP.

About You

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who take pride in their culinary skills and are passionate about delivering high-quality care through food. The most important qualities we look for are:

Compassion, understanding and positivity

in supporting residents' nutritional needs. Experience in cooking, ideally within a care setting or catering environment. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to obtain). Understanding of dietary requirements e.g. IDDSI, allergen, diabetes etc. A commitment to hygiene, food safety and compliance with statutory regulations. Organisational skills for stock management, waste control and menu planning. Eligibility to live and work in the UK. Medical fitness to carry out physical requirements of the role.

What We Offer

A welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. A competitive salary of 13.30 per hour (paid weekly). Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Supportive leadership and a team that cares about your well-being.

How to Apply

If you share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive care we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form https://forms.office.com/e/VHBjaUih3j. To explore opportunities, access interview tips and view job descriptions, visit our website: www.spanursinghomes.co.uk/careers.

Additional Information

Interviews may take place via video call.

This role involves substantial access to vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI. Regulated posts will also require a check of the adult barred list.

Spa Nursing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We wholeheartedly support Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 25.5 per week

Application question(s):

Have you completed our online application form?
Work Location: In person