Randstad has an opportunity available for a Catering Technician Band 4 to join the team at an established training provider in Ballymena.
In this hands-on role based in Ballymena, you will oversee the technical and operational delivery of practical catering facilities, supervising training kitchens, a restaurant and canteen spaces. You will play a key part in supporting instructional staff and learners, maintaining exceptional food hygiene and ensuring seamless daily service. If you are a skilled culinary professional eager to share your practical expertise in a supportive environment, this role provides an excellent platform to advance your career.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate of £14.29 per hour (Band 4)
- Temporary 6 month contracts
- Generous holiday pay accrual
- Access to ongoing professional development and training programmes
- Dedicated consultant support from Randstad throughout your placement
- Access to to high street discounts and employee assistance programme
Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Professional Cookery or equivalent Chef certification
- At least two years' experience working within a busy kitchen environment
- Valid Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
- Demonstrable supervisory or mentoring skills with the ability to guide staff and learners effectively
- Experience managing stock control, rotation of goods and database inventory records
- Working knowledge of electronic point of sale operations, cash handling and daily financial reconciliations
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to demonstrate practical culinary techniques
- Please note that this post is subject to standard compliance checks, including an Enhanced AccessNI clearance, verification of the right to work in the UK and adherence to statutory equality duties under Section 76 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and maintain the daily operation of practical catering areas, including training kitchens, a restaurant and canteen facilities
- Provide expert technical support, guidance and equipment demonstrations to instructional staff and students
- Supervise support staff, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring adherence to professional, safe working practices
- Manage facility opening, setup and end-of-day sanitisation, dismantling and waste disposal in compliance with Health and Safety regulations
- Maintain adequate stock levels, oversee delivery checks, manage storage rotation and conduct regular stock takes using an IT database
- Complete daily point of sale reconciliations across dining areas in line with standard financial controls
- Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers regarding servicing, maintenance, repairs and technical innovations
- Support the ongoing operational development of the training restaurant and assist with special events
To find out more about this opportunity or to submit an application, please reach out to the Randstad team directly or apply online with your up-to-date CV.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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