Assistant Cook -
Assistant Cook 12.70 per hour Wicklow
At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of Ireland & the UK’s most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food, great coffee and putting our team members and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Assistant Cook for CPU Bray in CPU Bray
Location: CPU Bray
Rate of pay: €12.70 per hour
Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 shift work
Job Purpose
To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of quality, seasonal food in a contemporary style
in line with the Gather & Gather brand whilst maintaining all standards of quality, food hygiene
and health and safety under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, Sous and Head Chef. To work on a shift basis as required
by the business, it's 5 over 7 operations.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Food Production
• To prepare and, where necessary, serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the Gather
& Gather style
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus being prepared and where
necessary identify shortages and instigate action to source ingredients
Kitchen Finance
• Use equipment responsibly to avoid breakage
• Assist in weekly and monthly stock-takes as directed
• To assist in the costing of dishes and menus and work to deliver the GP in the related site
Health & Safety
• To understand and comply with Gather & Gather and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality
standards including COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance these
standards
• To ensure equipment and food temperature readings are taken and recorded on a daily basis
• To ensure all food is labelled and dated in fridges and freezers
• Wear the correct uniform and safety shoes as directed and maintain uniform items appropriately.
• Report any equipment and/or building fabric faults and any hygiene, health and safety hazard to the
Head Chef or General Manager.
• Ensure all deliveries are received, inspected and checked off correctly and put away and stored
correctly
Occasional Responsibilities
• To attend training courses and attend Gather & Gather meetings when necessary
• To act as a resource to the General Manager, Head and Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Company Chef and
Food Development Director.
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Eye care
* A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Regular social events and communication with our leaders
* Volunteering days
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers