Cooks

Job Title: Cook 

 

Location: Antrim Area Hospital

 

Duration: Temporary

 

Salary: £12.75 per hour Monday – Friday, £17.22 per hour Saturday, £21.55 per hour Sunday

 

Hours: Shifts of up to 7.5 hours per day, working between 7:30am and 7:15pm, 3–5 days per week including weekends

 

Apple Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for Cooks to work within a very busy production kitchen at Antrim Area Hospital.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Cooks to join a busy catering team where food safety, health and safety and high standards of food preparation are a priority.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with agreed recipes, menus and required standards.

   

  Work effectively as part of a team within a busy production kitchen.

   

  Follow recipes and menus accurately and competently.

   

  Ensure food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards are consistently maintained.

   

  Follow and adhere to HACCP procedures and complete relevant records accurately.

   

  Have a good understanding of food safety and allergen requirements.

   

  Cater for dietary requirements and ensure compliance with relevant allergen procedures.

   

  Respond to telephone calls from wards and accurately record and follow instructions as required.

   

  Communicate effectively with colleagues and other departments.

   

  Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

   

  Carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by the Catering Manager.

   

  Work collaboratively as part of a team, with staff never working alone.

   

Essential Criteria Applicants must have:

 

• City & Guilds 706 Catering or equivalent.

   

  A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

   

  A good knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP.

   

  Good reading and communication skills.

   

  The ability to answer telephone calls and accurately record instructions.

   

  The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

   

  The ability to listen to, understand and competently follow recipes and menus.

   

  A hard-working and reliable approach, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

   

  A strong commitment to health and safety and food hygiene standards.

   

An AccessNI check will be required upon offer of employment.

 

How to Apply If you wish to be considered for this role or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at [email protected].

 

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

 

All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.