About this role
Reporting to Childcare Manager / Centre coordinator Purpose of the post The core responsibility of the kitchen support is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation and cleanliness of the kitchen in collaboration with the cook. Duties and Responsibilities: Adjust food items to accommodate children with allergies, specific diet concerns or religious requirements. Plan and organise time, and stock to ensure delivery of well-prepared dishes daily. Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment always. Maintain required paperwork for HACCP. Be aware of child safeguarding policies and procedures. General duties Work as part of the overall team in the childcare service, and in Laois Partnership Company. Promote the Organisation and its services in a positive manner. Operate within policy, legal, ethical and professional boundaries when working. Actively contribute to service review and development in a positive, solution focused manner. To undertake other duties/responsibilities that are appropriate to the role. Please be advised that this is not an exhaustive list of duties for the role and changes may occur. This role is a developmental role and will require flexibility and adaption to new and changing situations on an ongoing basis. Eligibility Criteria Essential Qualifications and Experience, a good level of written and spoken English is a requirement for this role Ability to work as part of a team HACCP/catering qualification Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children Good communication and relating skills with Manager, staff, and children. Knowledge of how to run a kitchen. Garda Vetting, and satisfactory references, will be sought prior to the successful candidate taking up the post. Laois Partnership Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, disability or membership of the travelling community.. CE Scheme Skills