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Cook (Public Sector)
Job Description
Cook (Public Sector)
VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Cook to assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in all activities concerned with the preparation and cooking of meals.
This role will initially be on a temporary basis with a view to going permanent. Based in either Magherafelt or Cookstown, 30hrs a week contract.
Responsibilities
- Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals (for example, assist with the preparation of menus, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and function catering where appropriate).
- To assist with:
- Record keeping.
- Control of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen including recording of temperatures.
- The direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
- To undertake operational control of service points including transported meals.
- Associated administrative duties as required which may include assistance with:
- The planning of meals.
- Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries.
- General kitchen management in the absence of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
- Shared supervision of other employees.
- Training of staff.
- Cash handling duties where appropriate.
- General kitchen duties as required which may include washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of the kitchen, dining room surrounds and equipment.
- Assist in the promotion of the service to parents, principals and customers to increase the uptake.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and experience
Hold either:
- NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification
OR
- Two years' experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
- Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Remuneration
£12.11 per hour plus discount benefits.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.
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