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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: O'KANE MEATS LTD O'Kane Meats is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our food preparation team. The role includes cooking and chilling products, packing items, washing dishes, and helping prepare ready-to-eat meals. All training will be provided in house. This is an opportunity to learn valuable skills hands-on kitchen skills.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare ingredients efficiently while following recipes and chef instructions.
• Kitchen Hygiene and Safety awareness, proper cleaning, sanitising, and food storage procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Work cooperatively with chefs, cooks, and other staff, following directions and communicating clearly during busy service periods.
• Monitoring inventory, rotating stock, and correctly labelling products with weights, prices, and expiry dates.
• Safely using and cleaning kitchen appliances such as mixers, ovens, dishwashers, and slicers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Time keeping skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Desirable Skills

• Basic food hygiene.
• Knowledge of meat cuts.

Further Information

The Employer is: O'KANE MEATS LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.