Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
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Job Specification Notes to Job Applicants
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria—failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should address both essential and desirable criteria unless stated otherwise.
Apply before the specified closing date unless exceptions are noted in the criteria. Shortlisting is based solely on applications reflecting this evidence.
Selection Notes:
- Shortlisting will be determined by essential criteria (Section 1).
- If applications exceed capacity, desirable criteria (Section 3) may be used in ranking order.
Section 1 – Essential Qualification & Experience Criteria
Initial assessment will be based on applicant-provided evidence of these essential qualifications/experience:
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications & Experience | Option A: NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking; or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2; or equivalent higher qualification OR Option B: Two years’ catering work experience in food preparation/cooking within UK/EEA establishments | Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Knowledge | Evidence of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) understanding | Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Willingness to Train | Availability for job-related training | Shortlisting by Application Form |
Section 2 – Essential Skills & Values (Measured via Interview)
Demonstrate your alignment with EA’s Game Changing People Model and its values:
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills – Ability to communicate and teamwork effectively in high-pressure environments;
- Strong customer service focus – Commitment to superior user experiences;
- Reliability under pressure – Punctual delivery of quality output meeting deadlines;
- Task delegation – Leadership of fellow staff members where applicable;
- Self-motivation – Proven dedication to food excellence and customer care.
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Values & Orientation
Evidence of core EA values behaviour (e.g., integrity, teamworking, outstanding service). See [EA Values Page] for further details.
Section 3 – Desirable Criteria
In high-volume recruitment, the panel may apply these criteria in ranked order:
| Factor | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Other Experience | Relevant extracurricular or related training | Shortlisting by Application Form |
Safeguarding Protection Requirements
The job may involve interacting with guardians or squarely falls under the Regulated Activity scope, as per Northern Ireland law.
If successful, you will be liable for paying record-processing fees for a Disclosure of Criminal Background Check. For an EDP check (Enhanced Disclosure): more details can be found at the Northern Ireland Direct portal or the Department of Justice.
Financial Notice: You’ll be informed later on how to proceed with payment.
Applicant Guidance / Further Opportunities
- View apprenticeship guidance: [application guidelines link]
- Discover organisational benefits: employer opportunities link
Jean Monnet Division is an equal opportunities employer. Commitment to dignity, fairness and diversity is unwavering.
Job Description: Cook
Job Title
Cook
Reports To
Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor
Responsible To
Catering Manager (through appropriate Area Catering Manager)
Supervisory Duties
Shared responsibility for guiding junior staff performance and performance management.
Job Purpose
To support the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in:
- efficient prep-cook-service cycles;
- encouraging institutional reputation (ks4 catering service ranking);
- maintaining sustainable food quality and compliance
- Teamwork is fundamental to preserving customer satisfaction, sales, and adherence to meal standards as set.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Core Cookery Workflow
- Prepare a full menu range, including:
- Portioned meals;
- Special dietary needs;
- Event fluxes (students in resolutions cases).
- Collaborate actively with catering management under strict HACCP regulations.
- Prepare a full menu range, including:
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Staff Supervision
- Influence Historically Allow Control under Delegation:
- Recordkeeping dashboards
- Auditing hygiene records.
- Justified use of peak performance monitoring (TPMs).
- Tellock and delegate employee performance as per Effective Team Training
- Share end-to-end supervision specifics of elements including:
- Post-delivery order outcomes;
- Transport or direct-service logistics.
- Influence Historically Allow Control under Delegation:
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Administrative Coach
- Collaborate in diagnosing:
- Food costs;
- Rotation vis-à-vis inventory.
- Assure compliance with:
- Stroke Organisation & Planning
- Willingness to Man Bare Oversight.
- Collaborate in diagnosing:
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Departmental Operations
- Daily kitchen duties from exit protocol:
- Equipment care.
- Tables/seasonal rounds; dining room/corridor cleanup.
- Menu customer hot or carrel client reduction;
- Reception of Stores delivery vs dislections & outcome.
- Daily kitchen duties from exit protocol:
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Key Synergies
- Initiate warranty warranty dynamic push pop-ups to parents/organisation.
- Ensure building supervision per failing clarity.
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Administrative Task List
- Weekly eval of entries.
- Alignment with prioritisation schedules.
- Contribute to customer uptake digital dashboards.
Legal & Compliance Expectations
- Strict compliance with:
- Statutory Instructions;
- Administrative Safeguards;
- UK saffood tied to member functionalities.
- Subfragments to Official Policy based on needs.
Job Ethics Specifications
Adherence to school values and policies:
- Good relations in line with The Northern Ireland Act (1998) continue within school initiatives.
- Greater transparency on equal opportunity potentiality assurance.
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