RF-- Chef

Location

Derry/Londonderry – City of Derry Airport

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft facilities management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. We are a customer‑focused, fun and family‑oriented business that believes people are our greatest asset. Our family values:
Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what we do.

20 hours per week, Monday to Sunday. Must be fully flexible, available for mornings, evenings, weekdays and weekends.

• 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme to support health & wellbeing
• Financial education / financial wellbeing advisory service
• Company events

• Prepare and cook all food to an exceptional standard, ensuring all HACCP regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure the service counter is prepped and ready for service.
• Maintain correct portion controls and ensure all team members are fully trained on these controls.
• Provide the highest level of customer service consistently to all users of the facility.
• Work as part of the team to deliver service on time and to the highest possible standard.
• Complete any required administration, including recording food temperatures, updating cleaning schedules, cashing uplifts and recording daily sales figures on the system.
• Complete bookwork procedures in line with company requirements; in particular, administration of purchasing, cash handling, banking and management of the weekly estimated trading account (ETA).
• Report defective equipment, utensils, work and floor surfaces to the relevant Head Office department.
• Ensure the opening and closing of all food outlets are carried out in accordance with Company procedures.
• Carry out cleaning duties as required by Unit Manager.

• Previous culinary experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP.
• Previous management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team or individually.
• Prior experience working in a contract catering environment.
• NVQ level 2 & 3 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or above.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

Note:

The successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of the role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request.