About this role
Bridge Executive Recruitment is currently engaged to source a Cook Assistant for our client who have their highly reputable production facility on the outskirts of Galway city on a permanent basisThis is a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting ingredient preparation and daily production. Duties include weighing, slicing, dicing, basic cooking and maintaining food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, weigh, slice, dice and portion ingredients.
- Assist with soups, sauces, batch preparation and cooking.
- Carry out basic cooking tasks when trained.
- Prepare ingredients in advance to maintain production flow.
- Operate equipment such as dicers, slicers and mixers.
- Follow recipes, production instructions and targets.
- Minimise waste and production delays.
- Follow HACCP, allergen, hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Clean equipment, utensils and work areas.
- Support the kitchen and production team as required.
Shift Pattern: Morning: 5:00am–3:00pmEvening: 3:00pm–finishFlexibility is a key requirement of this position and candidates must be flexible regarding shifts. Finish times may vary depending on production requirements.
Shift allowance will be provided for late/weekend shifts worked. Additional shift allowance will be paid for late/weekend shifts worked.
- Candidate RequirementsFood production or ingredient preparation experience preferred.
- Comfortable with repetitive preparation and manual handling.
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible with working hours.
- Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to hygiene, food safety and quality.
Salary rate for this role is paid on an hourly basis and is negotiable depending on experience*Please note this role requires candidate to have a valid visa to work in Ireland- Sponsorship will not be providedPlease send applications or queries to Liam Murphy via mobile on 0831176209 or email me on [email protected]