Job Description
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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals (e.g., assist with menu preparation, portion control, special dietary meals, and function catering where appropriate).
2. Assist with:
o Record keeping.
o Control of hygiene, health, and safety in the kitchen, including recording temperatures.
o The direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
3. Undertake operational control of service points, including transported meals.
4. Perform associated administrative duties, which may include assistance with:
o Planning of meals.
o Stock-taking, including organizing 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.
5. Perform general kitchen duties as required, such as washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of the kitchen, dining room surrounds, and equipment.
6. Assist in promoting the service to parents, principals, and customers to increase uptake.
7. Secure premises as required.
8. Perform duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
General Conditions
All duties must be carried out in compliance with:
* Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, Regulations, and other legal requirements.
* Codes of Practice.
All duties will be performed under normal working conditions for this role. Necessary administration must be completed as required. Duties may include other similar tasks within the employee's competence. The post-holder should promote and adhere to the school's values and ethos. This job description is subject to review and may include other duties of a similar nature.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and adhere to equality legislation at all times. For more details, click here.
Person Specification
Notes to Job Applicants
* Demonstrate on your application how you meet the criteria; failure to do so may result in not being shortlisted.
* Meet the criteria by the application deadline unless specified otherwise.
* The selection process will evaluate these criteria as outlined.
* The panel reserves the right to shortlist only the most suitable applicants and to apply desirable criteria as needed.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
* Qualifications and Experience: Hold either NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking, City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2, or equivalent, OR two years’ experience in catering.
* Knowledge of HACCP.
* Willingness to undertake relevant training.
Section 2 - Essential Skills and Abilities
* Effective communication and team engagement skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Organizational and planning skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
* Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service.
* Evidence of aligning with EA’s ethos and values.
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
No specific desirable criteria listed.
Disclosure of Criminal Background
If appointed to a role involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required. The applicant will bear the cost. More info at NI Direct or Department of Justice.
Applicant Guidance
View guidance notes here and learn about benefits here. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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