Catering Assistant - CE Scheme - Ballynanty Community Project Ltd

Ballynanty Community Project Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballynanty Community Project Ltd in Ireland invites applicants to join its catering team on a developmental pathway. No prior experience is required as accredited training will be provided to support your career progression.

The role involves preparing meals, snacks, and baked goods for diverse client groups, with duties extending to events, cleaning, and safe food handling under HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups.

Responsibilities

• This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary.
• Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• The Catering Assistants will work as part of the catering team producing meals, nutritious snacks and baked goods across the whole client base of the Centres.
• The Catering Assistants will report to the Head of Catering on a day-to-day basis and to the CE Supervisor regarding working conditions, holidays, etc.
• Key Areas of work include producing meals for meals on wheels services, school age children, clubs and groups, and catering for meetings and events.
• Other tasks include preparing dining areas, cleaning, and delivering meals where appropriate.

Job description

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The Catering Assistants will work as part of the catering team producing meals, nutritious snacks and baked goods across the whole client base of the Centres. The Catering Assistants will report to the Head of Catering on a day-to-day basis and to the CE Supervisor regarding working conditions, holidays, etc. Workers will be supported to develop tailored training plans.

Key Areas of work:

• As part of a team producing meals for the meals on wheels services tailored to specific dietary requirements
• Producing meals and snacks for the under 6s
• Producing meals and snacks for school age children
• Producing meals for the clubs and groups
• Serving clubs and group
• Catering for meetings and events
• Cleaning and ensure kitchens are maintained to regulation standards
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP system
• Store food safely
• Wear required clothing and keep clean

Other Tasks:

• Prepare dining area for children
• Prepare dining area for older people's groups
• Wash and tidy up and clean dining area
• Clean kitchen thoroughly
• Deliver meals if appropriate

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities