RF-2607-19 - Chef

Mount Charles; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave (pro rata)

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Financial wellbeing advisory service

Company Events

Job summary

Mount Charles Group in Derry/Londonderry seeks a skilled culinary professional for a part-time role at City of Derry Airport. You will prepare and cook food to exceptional standards while adhering to HACCP regulations and ensuring the service area is ready.

Key responsibilities include maintaining portion controls and delivering top-notch customer service. A background in contract catering and relevant qualifications, like NVQs, are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is essential.
• Knowledge of HACCP regulations is necessary.
• Management experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to a high standard, following HACCP regulations.
• Ensure the service counter is ready for service.
• Maintain correct portion controls and train team members.
• Provide excellent customer service consistently.
• Complete administration tasks like recording food temperatures and daily sales.

Skills

Culinary experience

HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 & 3

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Location: Derry/Londonderry - City of Derry Airport

About the Company

Mount Charles Group is one of the largest privately owned soft facilities management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. We are customer focused and fun and family oriented. Our values: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do.

Working Pattern

• 20 Hours per week (pro rata)
• Monday – Sunday, fully flexible
• Mornings and evenings, weekdays and weekends

Rewards

• 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Financial Education / Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Company Events

The Role

• Prepare and cook all food to an exceptional standard, ensuring all HACCP regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure the service counter is prepped and ready for service.
• Ensure correct portion controls are in place and all team members are fully trained on these controls.
• Provide the highest level of customer service consistently to anyone who uses the facility.
• Work as part of the team to ensure the service is delivered on time and to the highest possible standard.
• Complete any administration requested, including recording food temperatures, updating cleaning schedules, cashing up tills and recording daily sales figures on the system.
• Report defective equipment, utensils and work and floor surfaces to the relevant Head Office department.
• Ensure the opening and closing of all food outlets are carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Carry out cleaning duties as required by Unit Manager.

The Person

• Previous culinary experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP.
• Previous management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team or individually.
• Previous experience working in a contract catering environment.
• NVQ level 2 & 3 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or above.
• Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders; a copy can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. The successful applicant’s offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request.

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