Cook/Baker


Job description

Northern Regional College in Ballymena is seeking a skilled Cook / Baker to support catering operations across the campus, ensuring high quality food preparation and service for staff, students and visitors. About the role: £13.62 per hour. Monday - Friday (36 hrs per week). Temporary role until Easter (With possibility of extension).

Responsibilities

  • To oversee the preparation of food and beverages for the daily operation of particular Curriculum practical areas (campus Canteen, Training Restaurant, and associated Training Kitchens).
  • To oversee and assist in the required levels of catering delivery for college staff, students and other users associated with these areas by Curriculum during set operating hours.
  • To support and collaborate effectively with the Catering Technician Band 4 in the day-to-day fulfilment of catering and associated teaching delivery across the campus, helping to provide optimum levels of customer service.
  • Assist as required in the preparation and opening of the Canteen, Training Restaurant, Training Kitchens and Teaching areas, ensuring that areas are ready for both catering and teaching delivery at the required times at the required levels, including
  • Operate equipment and use supplies and stock in compliance with professional and safe working practices, for both catering and teaching delivery.
  • Assist in the implementation of current Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations in relation to the use and distribution of all resources, ensuring optimum standards in all relevant catering and teaching facilities, and the general safety of all use
  • Oversee the day-to-day preparation of food and beverages in the Curriculum practical areas.
  • Assist as appropriate in the tidying and professional treatment of all equipment, stock and catering areas at the end of daily sessions, ensuring cleaning, dismantling and storage in compliance with current Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 3 Year's experience in catering being responsible for cooking and baking a range of foods inc. patisserie and deserts.
  • Level 2 Professional Cookery/Chef.
  • Food Hygiene Level 2.
  • Hygiene Level 3.
  • Please note role is subject to Enhanced Access NI Clearance.

Vacancy ID
1760896
Job ref.
36515
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballymena
Salary
£13.62 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
36
Published date
19/02/2026
Closing date
19/03/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, (Hours to be confirmed).

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