Vanrath are supporting the recruitment of a Band 3 Cook/ Baker for a large public sector company within the Ballymena area on a temp basis. What's in it for you? 36 hours per week Term-Time (38 weeks per year) 23 days AL, additional 7 days after 5 years On site parking £13.20PHR About your next employer To oversee the preparation of food and beverages for the daily operation of particular Curriculum practical areas (campus Canteen, Training Restaurant, and associated Training Kitchens). To oversee and assist in the required levels of catering delivery for college staff, students and other users associated with these areas by Curriculum during set operating hours. To support and collaborate effectively with the Catering Technician Band 4 in the day-to-day fulfilment of catering and associated teaching delivery across the campus, helping to provide optimum levels of customer service. What you'll do Assist as required in the preparation and opening of the Canteen, Training Restaurant, Training Kitchens and Teaching areas, ensuring that areas are ready for both catering and teaching delivery at the required times at the required levels, including special events. Operate equipment and use supplies and stock in compliance with professional and safe working practices, for both catering and teaching delivery. Assist Lecturing staff and students in the professional and safe use of equipment and stock to enable both catering and teaching delivery. Assist in the implementation of current Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations in relation to the use and distribution of all resources, ensuring optimum standards in all relevant catering and teaching facilities, and the general safety of all users including students and public customers. Oversee the day-to-day preparation of food and beverages in the Curriculum practical areas. Assist as appropriate in the tidying and professional treatment of all equipment, stock and catering areas at the end of daily sessions, ensuring cleaning, dismantling and storage in compliance with current Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations, including disposal of waste in the approved manner. Assist the Catering Technician (Supervisor) in managing stocks and supplies, including ordering, storage, rotation, financial management and liaising with suppliers. Support the Catering Technician (Supervisor) in the development of effective teaching aids and models in relation to the Canteen, Training Restaurant and Training Kitchen areas and equipment, including the deployment of students in Work Based Learning contexts. Support the Catering Technician (Supervisor) in the development of the Training Restaurant from initial light café service to correspond with curriculum expansion, including special events. About you Essential: Level 2 Professional Cookery/Chef Food Hygiene Level 2 At least 3 years' experience in a busy catering environment being responsible for cooking and baking a range of foods inc. patisserie and desserts. Desirable: Hygiene Level 3 IND04 To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence. Skills: cook catering baking