Location
Northern Ireland
Position
Chef / Cook
Vacancy Type
Temporary

Job Description

Contact Tina Young  |  028 7032 6600  |  [email protected] 

Cook - Ballymena
 
Join the public sector in Ballymena as a Cook and support the delivery of high-quality catering services within a customer-focused environment. You will prepare and cook a variety of meals, working independently or as part of a team, ensuring food is safe, nutritious, and delivered to professional standards.
 
About the role:
  • £Competitive salary
  • 30 hours a week
  • Public sector role
  • Temporary, ongoing role
What you'll be doing in this role:
  • To be responsible for preparation, cooking, baking, in all associated areas following the Standardised Recipes , agreed menus and standards.
  • To cater for any dietary requirements and special functions as the need may arise.
  • To take control of the Catering Department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor
  • To ensure that the food is cooked and stored in hygienic conditions ensuring Safe Food
  • To Assist with Stock Control, and management of Wastage
  • Ensure record keeping of food temperatures, cold rooms and deep freeze units in line with Food Safety.
What you'll need for this role:
  • Undergo an Enhanced Access NI
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate 
  • 6 Months Industrial/Commercial cooking to include baking experience
  • Knowledge of general hygiene and safe working practices
  • COSHH Certificate, FIRE Certificate, Manual Handling Certificate , Food Allergens Certificate
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake an Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.  Apply online, email [email protected] or call Tina on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

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