Mobile Cook: Dynamic Kitchen Lead & Meal Prep

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Mobile Cook to support meal preparation and cooking across sites. You will work with the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to provide a hygienic, quality service and promote customer satisfaction in line with HACCP standards.

The role requires practical cookery skills, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team, with responsibilities including menu planning, portion control, stock management, and supervising colleagues when required.

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)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in meal preparation and cooking
• Assist with menu planning and portion control
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety in the kitchen including recording temperatures
• Direction and/or supervision of other employees
• Operational control of service points including transported meals
• Stock-taking and stores management
• General kitchen management in absence of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Mobile Cook to support meal preparation and cooking across sites. You will work with the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to provide a hygienic, quality service and promote customer satisfaction in line with HACCP standards.

The role requires practical cookery skills, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team, with responsibilities including menu planning, portion control, stock management, and supervising colleagues when required.