Catering Assistant

Apleona UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 9,400 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Apleona UK is seeking a Catering Assistant to be based on site in Dublin 15 for a fixed-term contract. Working pattern: Thursday 8:00-16:00, Friday 7:00-15:00, 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include food preparation and service, maintaining HACCP standards, completing paperwork, and supporting kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation/cooking.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff and students.
• Be a team player with good time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to canteen recipes, portions and serving standards.
• Fill in to ensure customer service and efficient operations.
• Prepare required paperwork, reports and schedules in an organised and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and well-functioning equipment.
• Assist with HACCP compliance and cleaning schedules.
• Oversee kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
• Schedule labour to meet budgeted costs and activity.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Title Catering Assistant


• Advert Text

  At Apleona, we are currently looking for a Catering Assistant to be based on site in Dublin 15

  
  

  Working Pattern: Thursday-8:00-16:00, Friday-7:00-15:00, 15 hours per week

  
  

  ***Fixed-Term Contract***

  
  

  Main duties and responsibilities

  
  
  
  
  • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Canteen’s recipes, portioning and serving standards
  
  
  • Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
  
  
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organised and timely manner
  
  
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition
  
  
  • Ensure product costing takes place and approval is sought prior to planning and pricing menu items.
  
  
  • Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition
  
  
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
  
  
  • Schedule labour as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labour cost objectives are met as per budget figures.
  
  
  • Report any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
  
  
  • Oversee the training of personnel in safe operation of all equipment and utensils
  
  
  • Responsible for overseeing kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations
  
  
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for floors, mats, walls, other equipment and food storage areas
  
  
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
  
  
  • Maintain professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed in accordance with company standards
  
  
  • Develop a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers and avoids conflict
  
  
  • Attends training sessions as required
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications and Experience

  
  
  
  
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
  
  
  • At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity
  
  
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff and School staff & Students
  
  
  • Be a team player, have time management and organisational skills
  
  
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift as required within the kitchen environment
  
  
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
  
  
  
  

  Ref. 17990