Mobile Cook - 2 Posts

Education Authority Northern Ireland

5d

About The Position

The Mobile Cook assists the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor with activities related to preparing and cooking meals. The role contributes to an efficient, hygienic catering service, customer satisfaction, and promotion of sales within the unit. It includes shared supervision of staff and may involve working across service points and transporting meals.

The post-holder undertakes cooking, kitchen operations, administration, service-point control, cleaning, and other duties appropriate to the grade. They must comply with legal requirements and codes of practice, promote the School’s values and ethos, and support good relations and equality of opportunity in accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Duties may be reviewed or varied to meet changing circumstances and service needs.

Requirements

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, City & Guilds 706-1 and 706-2, or an equivalent or higher relevant qualification; alternatively, have two years’ experience in 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, appropriately maintained and insured vehicle for Education Authority business, or provide sufficient information to show access to suitable alternative transport for the post’s mobility requirements.
• 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, including the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service.
• Provide evidence that experience and approach to work reflect the Education Authority’s ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a full range of meals, assisting with menu preparation, portion control, special dietary meals, and function catering where appropriate.
• Assist with record keeping and control of kitchen hygiene, health and safety, including recording temperatures.
• Assist with directing and/or sharing supervision of other employees.
• Undertake operational control of service points, including transported meals.
• Assist with meal planning, stock-taking, organising stores and fridges, and receiving deliveries.
• Provide general kitchen management in the absence of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
• Assist with staff training and cash handling where appropriate.
• Carry out general kitchen duties, including washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, and cleaning the kitchen, dining-room surrounds, and equipment.
• Promote the catering service to parents, principals, and customers to increase uptake.
• Secure premises as required and undertake other duties delegated in connection with service provision.
• Complete necessary administration and comply with applicable legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and the School’s values and ethos.
• Promote good relations and equality of opportunity, having due regard to equality legislation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed