Castlecomer New Road, Kilkenny

from today
 At Apleona, We are always looking for dynamic and talent individuals to join our team We currently have an opening for a Catering Assistant to join our team at our site in Kilkenny City

 

Shift Pattern Monday - Sunday (Shift 35 Hours per week)

 

Main duties and responsibilities

 

  • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Canteen’s recipes, portioning and serving standards
  • Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organised and timely manner
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the canteen’s preventative maintenance programs
  • Ensure product costing takes place and approval is sought prior to planning and pricing menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items
  • Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the canteen’s policies and procedures
  • Ensure accurate stocktaking each week
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures
  • Schedule labour as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labour cost objectives are met as per budget figures.
  • Submit timesheets
  • Report any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
  • Oversee the training of personnel in safe operation of all equipment and utensils
  • Responsible for overseeing kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for floors, mats, walls, other equipment and food storage areas
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
  • Maintain professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed in accordance with company standards and uniform policy
  • Develop a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers and avoids conflict
  • Attends training sessions as required

 

The successful candidate must also be/have

:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
  • At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity ▪ Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff and School staff & Students
  • Be a team player, have time management and organisational skills
  • Be motivated, enthusiastic and indeed reliable
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift as required within the kitchen environment
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time 

 

We look forward to your application

 

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