Cook

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Larne
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Hygiene Certificate Cooking Dietary Requirements Food Safety Kitchen Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cook urgently needed at Lisgarel Residential Unit to provide immediate cover and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals. The successful candidate will prepare meals for 16 residential residents and approximately 40 Day Centre service users daily, Monday to Friday. This role requires someone reliable, experienced in a similar cooking environment, and able to start immediately.

Cook – Larne

Posted 2 weeks ago

Cook urgently needed at Lisgarel Residential Unit to provide immediate cover and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals. The successful candidate will prepare meals for 16 residential residents and approximately 40 Day Centre service users daily, Monday to Friday. This role requires someone reliable, experienced in a similar cooking environment, and able to start immediately.

  • Location: Lisgarel Residential Unit
  • Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
  • Duration: Approx. 3 months
  • Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour
  • Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare balanced, home-style meals in line with dietary requirements
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
  • Manage food stock, ordering, and storage
  • Ensure compliance with all health & safety and food safety regulations
  • Work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment

What We Need From You

  • Previous experience in a similar cooking role
  • Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergens
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

What We Will Offer You

  • Immediate start in a supportive work environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a residential and day centre setting
  • Friendly, welcoming team and positive workplace culture
  • Short-term contract with possibility of future opportunities

The Next Steps

Contact Stacey or Sarah on [contact hidden]

Email your cv to [contact hidden]

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