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Job description

To be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of a catering service. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit(s). .

Responsibilities

• Execute skilled cooking activities connected to the full range of menu provision for example preparation of menus, portion control, special dietary meals and function catering where appropriate.
• Organise and supervise food service, to include all aspects, service points and the transportation of meals.
• Actively promote the service through parents, principals and customers to increase the uptake of meals.
• Ensure that the kitchen and dining centres, if applicable, meet current standards of food safety legislation.
• Ensure all catering practice complies with appropriate Health and Safety Legislation.
• Responsible for securing the unit.
• Ensure effective communication links with the school on all aspects of service delivery.
• Ensure effective communication at all levels through regular staff meetings.
• Supervise and direct other employees including allocating duties and work rotas. Where employed at a transporting kitchen, duties also incorporate the work routine of the Catering Assistants and the operational issues of dining centres.
• Provide induction and on-going staff training.
• Complete clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen, including cash handling.
• Complete all necessary administration as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold either (A) or (B):
• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification.
• OR
• Three years' experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Evidence of effective supervision or management of a catering team.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Knowledge of stock control and budget management.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Desirable Skills

• Evidence in the practical use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.
• OR
• Provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.

Further Information

Work Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday There is one immediate vacancy at present in the location listed. However suitable applicants who are not appointed to these immediate vacancies will be placed on a reserve list for the West Belfast Area which will remain valid for one year and may be offered appointments at the discretion of the EA during that period. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Work time Monday - Friday