School Kitchen Cook & Team Support (Part-Time)

National Instruments; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retainer during holidays

Job summary

Banbridge Academy School requires a part-time Cook to support the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in meal preparation and service. The role covers menu planning, portion control, hygiene, and shared supervision of staff, with duties extending to stock control and occasional training responsibilities.

The position requires HACCP knowledge, two years of catering experience, and a willingness to undertake further training.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification.
• Two years’ experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• HACCP knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Responsibilities

• Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals, including menu prep and portion control.
• Assist with record keeping, hygiene and health and safety in the kitchen.
• Direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
• Operational control of service points including transported meals.
• Stock-taking, stores/fridges management and receipt of deliveries.
• Assist in planning meals and general kitchen management in absence of Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
• Training of staff and possible cash handling duties where appropriate.
• Promote the service to parents, principals and customers to increase uptake.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Willingness to undertake training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

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

Job description

Banbridge Academy School requires a part-time Cook to support the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in meal preparation and service. The role covers menu planning, portion control, hygiene, and shared supervision of staff, with duties extending to stock control and occasional training responsibilities.

The position requires HACCP knowledge, two years of catering experience, and a willingness to undertake further training.