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At Apleona, we are currently looking for a Catering Assistant to be based on site in Dublin 15
Working Pattern: Thursday-8:00-16:00, Friday-7:00-15:00, 15 hours per week
***Fixed-Term Contract***
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
- Ensure product costing takes place and approval is sought prior to planning and pricing menu items.
- Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition
- 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.
- 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
- Develop a positive working relationship with fellow workers and customers and avoids conflict
- Attends training sessions as required
Qualifications and Experience
- 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 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 hearing from you!
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