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Education Authority Northern Ireland; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Catering Assistant to assist in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring hygiene and safety in the kitchen. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8.15 am to 2.45 pm, engaging in various kitchen duties and promoting services. Ideal candidates must have relevant qualifications or experience in food preparation and knowledge of HACCP.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control point principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Ensure hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Undertake operational control of service points.

Skills

Skilled cooking activities

Knowledge of HACCP

Team participation

Record keeping

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking 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.

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 assist with: a) Record keeping. b) Control of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen including recording of temperatures. c) The direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
• To undertake operational control of service points including transported meals.
• Associated administrative duties as required which may include assistance with: (a) The planning of meals. (b) 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

• Hold either (A) or (B): (A) NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification OR (B) Two years’ experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Willing to undertake job related training.

Further Information

Location: Carrickfergus Academy Junior Campus. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour • Weekly hours 30 • Worktime Monday - Friday 8.15am - 2.45pm, includes half an hour unpaid lunch break