Job Description

Macklin Care Homes - Our Lady's
Belfast

Relief Assistant Cook

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Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

Our Lady's Care Home

in Belfast is currently seeking an experienced

Relief Assistant Cook

to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.


At Macklin Care Homes, we believe in valuing our team and providing a supportive, friendly work environment with real opportunities for career development. As part of our award-winning team, your passion and dedication will be genuinely appreciated.


Our residents are the heart of our homes. Inspired by their stories and experiences, we are proud to make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.


If you are a compassionate Chef who "

cares with heart

" and is looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!




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Important Information
Location: Our Lady's, Our Ladys Home, 68 Ard Na Va Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6FF
Date Posted: 24th June 2025
Closing Date: 31st July 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Casual
Salary: 13.15 Hourly

About the role

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Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Cater to individual dietary requirements, including allergens, and health-related restrictions. Create a variety of well-balanced, appealing, and nutritious meals. Develop weekly or monthly menus in collaboration with residents and management, ensuring variety and nutritional value. Oversee daily operations within the kitchen, ensuring smooth workflow and timely meal service. Maintain stock control, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food supplies. Minimise food waste and manage budgets effectively. Adhere to food safety standards, including proper food handling, preparation, and storage. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen, including equipment and utensils. Engage with residents to gather feedback and understand their preferences. Foster a welcoming and inclusive dining experience for residents.

Ideal Candidate:

Passion for cooking and providing excellent dining experiences. Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Company benefits:

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values. Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth.. Career development opportunities. Flexibility of shifts. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast. Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives. Free car parking and uniform.
Incentives for employee referrals.
T&Cs will apply.*


Ensure your CV is

up to date,

as this is required for the interview process.


Sponsorship for this role is

not offered

. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.


Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post.

If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.


It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.


Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


What you will need


Required criteria


Experience in a similar role within a hospitality environment. Food Hygiene and COSHH training. Be in good general medical health. Right to work and live in the UK. Good written and verbal English skills.

Macklin Care Homes

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At Macklin Care Homes, our mission is to be

a forward-thinking provider

dedicated to looking after people extremely well. We believe in offering more than just care; we have

a genuine warmth

and put compassion into everything we do. Every day, we go above and beyond to create a supportive, caring environment where people feel truly valued. Above all, we are driven by a simple but powerful truth:

We really do care.

Macklin Care Homes

have been caring for people for over 30 years. We have taken our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We are not just another Care Home, we are family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, to relatives and suppliers - we are all one big caring community!




We have 6 Care Homes based throughout Northern Ireland:

Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks, Belfast Milesian Manor, Magherafelt Ratheane, Coleraine Leabank, Ballycastle
Our vision is to have a

real, positive impact

on the lives of people within our local community. We aim to be the trusted provider for care that families choose with confidence. Through our dedication, passion and commitment, we care with heart, creating an environment where people feel safe, loved and respected. Our vision is for Macklin Care Homes to be the preferred choice in the community--where

people know they are in the best hands

.

Can you make a real difference to the lives of others?

We are always looking to recruit great people to work in care, and in return, we will bring out the best in you!


At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment.


Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.


We are guided by

a strong set of core values

that shape everything we do. These values help us build a culture of

respect, care and dedication,

ensuring that our residents and their families are always at the centre of our efforts.


We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live by each and every day. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you!

Our benefits

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As a family-run organisation, we live and breathe our core values of treating people really well, trust, dedication and continuous development. Once you join us, you not only become a member of the team but a member of our family. Caring with heart is at the core of everything we do - with our residents and team members.

Retirement plan and/or pension

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Employee development programs

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Free parking

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Referral bonus

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Competitive salary

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Long service recognition

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Social Opportunities

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Employee of the Month

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Culture of recognition

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Progression opportunities

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Staff celebration events

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Company employee App

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