Mobile Cook in Enniskillen

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

• 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.

• 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 CONDITIONS

All duties must be carried out to comply with:

• Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements.
• Codes of Practice.

All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. All necessary administration must be completed as required. 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. Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – 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 (B) Two years’ experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) or provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an appropriate alternative form of transport.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – SKILLS / ABILITIES

• 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.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage.