Cook

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education service in Belfast is seeking a Cook to assist in meal preparation and cooking. Responsibilities include skilled cooking activities, operational control, and general kitchen tasks. The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 2 in food preparation, knowledge of HACCP, and two years of relevant experience. This role focuses on providing a hygienic and efficient service to achieve customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification in cooking required.
• Two years of experience in food preparation in a catering establishment.
• Willingness to undertake job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of a full range of meals.
• Control service points including transported meals.
• Perform general kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking

City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2

Job description

We are recruiting for a Cook.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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold either (A) or (B):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.

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