Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Cook /Assistant Head Chef on behalf of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Job Purpose:
To lead a team within the kitchen to prepare, produce and present food to patients, clients, staff and visitors to the agreed standard of the facility.
To understand and adhere to HACCP ensuring that methods of preparation, production and presentation comply with current Food Safety Legislation.
To comply with all Catering Policies, Procedures, Safety Regulations including COSHH.
Job Description:
1 To lead a team in one or more of the following areas. Production, ready to eat and bakery area to prepare cook and serve food to the agreed recipes and standard.
2 To have knowledge and cater for any dietary requirements and ensure compliance in relation to allergens.
3 To understand and adhere to HACCP and ensure accurate recording and monitoring of HACCP forms.
4 To ensure quality is maintained in regard to procedure, practices, portion control and presentation.
5 Ensure personal hygiene and food hygiene standards are achieved and maintained.
6 To monitor stock levels and order goods ensuring that correct procedures are followed with regard to receipt and storage of food and consumables.
7 To ensure the correct and economical use of provisions, consumables and equipment.
8 To report any sightings of pests or infestations immediately to a supervisor or manager.
9 To report defective equipment /services to a supervisor or manager.
10 To report any issues regarding food quality to supervisor / manager.
11 Participate in training of new staff and development of staff to ensure they are competent to undertake their duties.
12 To contribute ideas on staff menus ,functions and the catering services in general
13 To deal with telephone queries and take appropriate action as necessary.
14 Cash handling duties as required.
15 To attend in service training and when applicable attend courses which may be held outside the facility.
16 To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Catering Manager.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Sarah Vize by clicking on the link below by Tuesday 6th August 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent.
Plus
2 years large scale cooking experience.
OR
NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
Plus
3 years large scale cooking experience
OR
4 years large scale cooking experience
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety or equivalent
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Willing to undertake Level 3 Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification
Further Details:
· Hourly Rate: £11.67
· Duration: 1 Month with potential extension
· Location: Newry
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Sarah Vize by clicking on the link below by Tuesday 6th August 2024.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer