Cook
First Choice Selection Services Ltd
Employer Location: Londonderry/DerryPhone Number: 02870327011
Email: colerainejobs@first-choice-rec.com
Web: www.first-choice-rec.com
Job description
We are currently seeking a Cook for Antrim Area Hospital. This position is 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days a week including weekends, with 7.5 hour shifts between 7.30am and 7.15pm. The pay rate is between £12.75 to £21.55 per hour. This is a temporary position for three months with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking meals in line with menu plans and dietary requirements.
- Ensuring high standards of food quality and full compliance with hygiene, food safety, and HACCP regulations.
- Receiving, storing, rotating, and serving food safely, maintaining correct temperatures at all times.
- Monitoring stock levels, assisting with ordering, stock rotation, and minimising waste.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and service areas, including equipment and work surfaces.
- Recording and reporting key information such as temperature checks, portion control, equipment faults, and service data.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- City & Guilds 706 Catering (or equivalent).
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Hands-on experience in food preparation and cooking.
- Good working knowledge of CoSHH regulations.
- Experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.
Further Information
First Choice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1758550
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Antrim
- Salary
- £12.75 to £21.55 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 37.5
- Published date
- 09/02/2026
- Closing date
- 06/03/2026
- Worktime
- Various shifts. Rota based. To be confirmed.