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Education Authority Northern Ireland; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Catering Assistant to assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in preparing and cooking meals. The role requires an NVQ level 2 in food preparation or equivalent, or two years of experience in a catering environment. Responsibilities include ensuring hygiene, managing meal preparation, and promoting services to customers. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative team aiming for high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in food preparation and cooking in a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping and control of hygiene in the kitchen.
• Perform skilled cooking activities and meal preparation.
• Undertake operational control of service points.

Skills

Team participation

Effective communication

Engagement with customers

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking

City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent

Job description

To assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in all activities concerned with the preparation and cooking of meals. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

Responsibilities

• To assist with record keeping, control of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen including recording of temperatures, the direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
• Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals (for example, assist with the preparation of menus, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and function catering where appropriate).
• To undertake operational control of service points including transported meals.
• Associated administrative duties as required which may include assistance with the planning of meals, stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries.
• General kitchen duties as required which may include washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of the kitchen, dining room surrounds and equipment.
• Assist in the promotion of the service to parents, principals and customers to increase the uptake.
• Securing of premises as required.
• Duties as delegated in connection with service provision.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification
• Or two years’ experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with others as part of a team and with customers.

Further Information

Location: Dunclug College.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.