2 Cooks being hired by Kildare Day Care Centre for 37.5 hour week
St Conleth's Day Care Centre, run by the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Kildare Town, is hiring two Cooks for a Fixed Term 1 Year Contract of 37.5 hours per week.
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the role is to engage in the preparation of food and in maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen ensuring the service conforms to regulatory standards.
To develop a Menu allowing for a healthy eating plan and catering lunch/dinners for an average of roughly 35 meals each day (peaking at about 50 meals on Wednesdays) whilst maintaining a healthy eating plan.
The meals are a mixture of clients on site in the Day Care Centre and external clients served by a Meals on Wheels bus.
To be a member of a team working to provide an efficient and high-quality service for the clients in the Centre. The role will involve one week on and one week off on alternate weeks.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following:
• A good general standard of education is required for this position
• Qualifications as may be approved by the Society. Credit will be given to applicants with relevant educational/academic qualifications.
• Credit will be given for previous satisfactory experience in a similar role or organisation.
• To understand basic health and safety issues and HACCP standards
• A satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the post.
• To be aware of the standards expected to be met within a kitchen
• A satisfactory standard of the technical and managerial knowledge and understanding required to perform the duties of the post.
• An ability to cater for a variety of dietary requirements
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries
• The ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative where required.
• To be able to manage a budget
How To Apply
(Closing Date: Tuesday March 12, 4pm)
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations please apply in writing to St Vincent de Paul 91/92 Sean Mc Dermott Street, Dublin 1 quoting the above Reference number: CKDCE0219.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting.
Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification.
Due to the large volume of applications SVP is not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer.