Cook
Riada Resourcing
Phone Number: 02870326600Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com
Job description
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- 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.
- Vacancy ID
- 1763475
- Job ref.
- 36562
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Ballymena
- Salary
- Competitive, to be confirmed.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 30
- Published date
- 05/03/2026
- Closing date
- 05/04/2026
- Worktime
- To be confirmed.