Henderson Group
Cook - Kilkeel Greencastle Street
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Cook – Eurospar
Location: Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4BH
Salary & Benefits: 💰 £13.87 per hour ✅ Great benefits included
Hours & Flexibility
- Weekly hours: 25.5 – 42.5 hours
- Shift timing: 6am – 9pm, Monday to Sunday
- Flexibility: Required
About Henderson Group
Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading foodservice provider. Our group includes:
- Henderson Wholesale
- Henderson Retail
- Henderson Foodservice
- Henderson Group Property
Our Achievements & Culture
- Employs: Over 5,500 staff
- Ranking: 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024
- Accreditation: Investors in People recognised
- Nature: Family-owned group
Our culture is guided by four core values:
- Ambition – Always striving to improve and embrace new challenges.
- Customer First – Delivering exceptional service and supporting communities.
- Teamwork – Success through collaboration and sharing skills.
- Integrity – Fairness, honesty, and respect for all.
The Role: Cook
What You’ll Do
You’ll be leading our team, ensuring high-quality meal preparation while maintaining hygeine, safety, and consistency. Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Inspecting food quality and reporting issues to management.
- Preparing ingredients for cooking (peeling, chopping vegetables, cutting meat).
- Following strict recipes and cooking methods for consistent, high-quality food.
- Portioning, arranging, and garnishing food to specifications.
- Cooking using tools, appliances, and following regulations.
- Monitoring and enforcing Health & Safety, security, discipline, and due diligence.
- Conducting food safety checks and recording standards.
- Adhering to company and legislative food safety, health, and hygiene requirements.
- Managing goods-in reception for compliance, quality, and shelf life.
- Using effective stock rotation to minimise waste.
- Supporting stock control, including stocktaking and ordering.
- Collaborating with the team on tasks per your skillset.
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Skills & Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Good standard
- Communication: Excellent (ability to work under pressure, multitask)
- Attention to detail with strong focus compliance.
- Experience: At least 2 years in catering or food preparation.
- Food Safety: Minimum Level 2 qualification required.
- Commercial awareness with ability to track sales, costs, and profitability.
- Age: 18 years or older (legacy requirements).
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Why Join Us?
If you align with our core values (Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork, Integrity), this role offers more than just a job. You’ll be part of an organisation that:
- Supports defibrilator installations and school sports days.
- Prioritises work-life balance and employee pride.
- Recognises and celebrates your success and growth.
Our Commitment to You
- Leadership approved: Internally recognised for excellence in employment.
- Development: Heavy investment in our staff with ongoing training.
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Discount scheme across the UK/Ireland
- Exclusive staff discounts in SPAR/EUROSPAR company-owned stores
- Additional welfare benefits
Key Details
Hours & Discussion:
- Active flexibility in scheduling and patterns.
- Working hours (details can be discussed further at interview).
Application Closing: 🗓 Wednesday, 15 July 2026 by midnight
How to Proceed: Complications must be submitted online. Progress updates will be shared via email and our website, so please check regularly.
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