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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.
• Supervision and direction of other employees including allocation of 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.
• Organisation and supervision of food service, to include all aspects, service points and the transportation of meals.
• Actively participate in the implementation of all policies relating to staff issues e.g. managing attendance, disciplinary and grievance.
• Complete clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen, including cash handling.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold either an NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification OR Two years experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.

Further Information

Work time: Monday - Friday. Base of Location: This post will be based in Ballykeel Primary School and Nursery Unit, Ballymena but will be expected to cover any vacancies in the Ballymena Area. 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.