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Assistant Cook (LMO/TS 2)

Organisation
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Reference
VAC-49365
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Hospitality, Tourism & Food Service
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$18,647 - $25,078 per week
Date Posted
23/04/2024
Expiry Date
06/05/2024
To ensure that healthy, nutritional meals are adequately provided for children.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Cleans and sanitizes tables, shelves stoves and all canteen areas on a daily basis before and after preparing meals; 
  • Keeps food covered at all times; 
  • Ensures that food is stored appropriately; 
  • Uses gloves when necessary in the canteen; 
  • Stores all garbage in bags for easy disposal; 
  • Discards of garbage on a daily basis; 
  • Keeps hair covered by wearing appropriate hair net; 
  • Wears appropriate closed toes footwear; 
  • Prepares meals on a daily basis; 
  • Prepares and share lunches on time; 
  • Minimizes wastage of food; 
  • Sanitizes utensils before and after use; 
  • Adheres to proper food handling practices; 
  • Performs any other duties assigned. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Sound knowledge of health and safety procedures 
  • Ability to work as a part of a team 
  • Good language and sanitation practice 
  • Good knowledge and use of kitchen equipment 
  • Read, write and communicate Basic English 
  • Able to follow oral and written instructions. 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

  • Hold and maintain food handlers permit 
  • NCT VET Level I in Food Preparation or similar qualification 
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in food preparation 
  • Police Record 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Other
Other
Other
Required IT skills: 
.NET
Required degree level: 
Other

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