Catering Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newtownards, United Kingdom The Ark Open Farm Full time

We opened the Ark Open Farm in 1990 and since then it has grown in size and popularity to become one of County Down’s favourite family attractions.

Set in forty acres of unspoiled countryside the Farm is home to approximately two hundred animals of all kinds. Cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, goats, donkeys, alpacas, deer, ponies and much more. All the animals are so tame and friendly

The Ark Open Farm is unique, being the only one of its kind specialising in animals no longer seen in Northern Ireland’s fields and the only farm staying open all year round.

**Catering Assistant - 30 hours per week including weekdays, holiday time and weekends only - up to £11 p/hr**

In this varied role you’ll be responsible for preparing food and beverages for our customers in our Cottage Café, serving a range of hot and cold meals and snacks and drinks. This role would suit someone who has previous cooking experience either in a café or other commercial kitchen, with experience of serving customers in a friendly and efficient manner.

**We are looking for**:

- Experience of working in a fast paced busy catering environment
- Experience preparing ingredients
- Experience of cooking and baking to a high, consistent standard
- Experience of preparing a range of hot and cold drinks

**Responsibilities could include some or all of the following**
- Assisting with food preparation activities, including prepping vegetables, salads and other raw ingredients
- Assisting with the preparation of raw meats in line with good food hygiene practices
- Cooking and baking products to a high standard in batches
- Monitoring stock levels and ensuring supplies and informing others of any requirements
- Monitoring the quality of what is being produced to ensure it both meets food hygiene requirements as well as being produced to a high standard
- Monitoring and accurately dates of raw and cooked food stuffs
- Monitoring and accurately recording fridge temperatures
- Preparing hot drinks to a barista standard
- Assisting with the tidying and cleaning of the kitchen areas and its equipment

**Previous Experience/knowledge**:

- 3 years previous work experience in a café, coffee shop or other commercial kitchen in a similar role
- Experience of batch cooking and baking day to day meals and snacks in a fast paced environment
- Barista trained - preferred

**Behaviours**:

- Energetic
- Positive outlook
- Problem solving
- Communicating with others
- Organised and methodical
- Attentive to details
- Inquisitive and enjoys learning
- Sociable and outgoing
- Works to high standards

**Preferable characteristics**:

- Barista trained
- Flexible to work weekends, weekdays or school holidays

**Benefits**:

- Paid lunch break
- Free or discounted food
- Free or discounted farm entry

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: Up to £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- What is your current availability? e.g. weekends, school holidays, full availability.
- Please tell us why you would be a great addition to our team? (300 words)
- Please tell us a bit about your relevant experience. (Customer service, cooking, barista). (300 words)

Work Location: One location


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