This job expired on 1st August 2025
Cook
Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?
The Home
Build Your Career at Ben Madigan Nursing Home
Located in Newtownabbey, Ben Madigan is a modern, purpose-built nursing home providing high-quality care in a welcoming environment. Our home offers 70 spacious single bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities, spread across two thoughtfully designed floors.
On the ground floor, the Hillview Unit supports 33 residents with General Nursing needs. Upstairs, the Bellview and Coastview Units provide specialist care for up to 37 older adults living with dementia.
Our team is made up of dedicated and compassionate professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures — all working together to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
If you’re committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.
The Cook 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 about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.
About the role
Main Responsibilities
Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.
Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
Ensuring operational standards comply
Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget
Assist with developing and creating varied and interesting menus
Ensure 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.
The Benefits:
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 .
This role is 34 hours a week.
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a food preparation/ kitchen environment or a similar role.
- Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly people.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Have basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.
Desired criteria
- Experience in a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.
Healthcare Ireland Group
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.
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. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. 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.
We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Our benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Free parking
Competitive salary
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Cook
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.
