Overview
JOB TITLE: Cook
REPORTS TO: Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Catering Manager through appropriate Area Catering Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Shared supervision of staff
JOB PURPOSE To assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in all activities concerned with the preparation and cooking of meals. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.
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).
* Assist with:
o Record keeping
o Control of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen including recording of temperatures
o The direction and/or shared supervision of other employees
* Undertake operational control of service points including transported meals.
* Associated administrative duties as required which may include assistance with:
o The planning of meals
o Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries
o General kitchen management in the absence of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor
o Shared supervision of other employees
o Training of staff
o 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 uptake
* Securing of premises as required
* Duties as delegated in connection with service provision
General Conditions
1. All duties must be carried out to comply with Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements.
2. Codes of Practice and other duties to be observed in working conditions inherent in the job.
3. All necessary administration must be completed as required.
4. Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
5. Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School; the job description is subject to review and may include other duties of a similar nature.
6. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, please refer to the official post notice. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Notes for applicants: You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the essential criteria, including both essential and desirable criteria where relevant. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria; additional criteria may be used at shortlisting. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Qualifications and Experience
* Hold either (A) 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)
Skills/Abilities and Behaviour
* Ability to communicate and engage effectively with others as part of a team and with customers
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
* Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES Notes and guidance for applicants are provided in the official applicant guidance notes. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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