Canteen Assistant

Dawn Farms; Naas; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Plans

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Free onsite parking

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Dawn Farms in Naas, Co. Kildare, is looking for a Catering Assistant. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) runs Monday to Friday daytime shifts. You will help with food preparation, serve customers and maintain high hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will follow HACCP procedures, complete daily records, and work as part of a team dedicated to safe, high-quality production. English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HACCP/Food Safety level 2 desirable but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food safety and food safety controls measures.
• Prior experience working within a customer service focused industry.
• Good level of English both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Food serving and basic cleaning tasks.
• Assist with food preparation from start to finish.
• Organise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety procedures.
• Ensure counters are replenished and tidy as you go throughout service.
• Serve customers in a timely fashion.
• Be prepared to carry out any additional duties outside of general duties.
• To follow the agreed HACCP standards and procedures
• Completion of daily records (cleaning/food safety)
• Be approachable as well as a customer service oriented
• Have the ability to multitask in a fast face working environment.

Skills

Catering

Food Preparation

Food Safety

HACCP

Hygiene

Job description

Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.Dawn Farms offers a full-service solution to B2B customers in the pizza, sandwich, snack and prepared meal sectors. All products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities, w

Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.Dawn Farms offers a full-service solution to B2B customers in the pizza, sandwich, snack and prepared meal sectors. All products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities, w Show more

Skills and attributes

• Catering
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• HACCP
• Hygiene

Description

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About Us

Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work.

Job Purpose

The ideal applicant for this job will have some experience as a Catering Assistant along with the ability to work both as part of a team and your own initiative. The successful candidate will need to have good work ethic as well as a hands-on approach.

Position: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday day shift.

As Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Food serving and basic cleaning tasks.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Assist with food preparation from start to finish.
• Organise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety procedures.
• Ensure counters are replenished and tidy as you go throughout service.
• Serve customers in a timely fashion.
• Be prepared to carry out any additional duties outside of general duties.
• To follow the agreed HACCP standards and procedures
• Completion of daily records (cleaning/food safety)
• Be approachable as well as a customer service oriented
• Have the ability to multitask in a fast face working environment.

Key Experience & Skills

• HACCP/Food Safety level 2 desirable but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food safety and food safety controls measures.
• Prior experience working within a customer service focused industry.
• Good level of English both oral and written.

Dawn Farm Foods is an equal opportunities employer.

• Health insurance
• Retirement Plans
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Learning and Development opportunities

Dawn Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer