Cook - Belfast, United Kingdom - communityni - Jobboard

Description

Access Employment Ltd, AEL, is a Social Enterprise providing training, work experience and support services to young adults and people with additional needs.We are seeking an experienced Cook, to prepare and cook meals in our busy Lunchbox Larne café.

Hours of work: Mon 8am – 4pm, Tues – Thurs 8.30am – 3pm

· Experience in working as a Cook in a busy environment is essential.

· Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols is essential.

Main Duties

• To prepare and cook meals in a busy café environment.
• To be able to follow café recipes.
• To cover duties of the café manager in their absence.
• To assist the Café Manager in maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen including completion of all relevant paperwork.
• To contribute to a working environment which supports equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To support staff and work with our trainees to gain work experience and training. To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
• To work alongside the Café Manager to ensure the service is delivered within budget and in a cost-effective manner.
• You will be required to attend a basic food hygiene course.
• The priority of the café staff is to provide a friendly and efficient full service to all of its customers at all times which means:
• Maintaining the opening times as agreed
• Providing the full menu throughout the opening times of the café
• Providing customer with their stated preference without hesitation, unless the item is unavailable, in which case staff should offer an alternative.
• Ensuring that any cash expenditure for provisions for the café are covered by a receipt.
• Ensure the café premises, equipment and furnishings are properly maintained and to notify the Café Manager of any damages.
• Ensure that the café areas are clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
• Ensure that basic cleaning duties are carried out.

General

• Maintain a good standard of working practice, setting example to others and maintaining good working relations with the senior management team, staff, trainees, suppliers, customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the ethos and values of AEL to the outside world, acting as a role model and mentor to other staff, volunteers, trainees and clients.
• Comply with and promote all AEL's policies and procedures.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times regarding AEL's trainees and business activities.

This job description is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as directed by Management

If you think you meet the criteria and would like to apply for the job then please email