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.

Responsibilities

  • To oversee the preparation of food and beverages for the daily operation of particular curriculum practical areas
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

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

Further Information

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID
1768952
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
21/04/2026
Closing date
21/05/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, to be confirmed

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