Cook

Reference No: VA322
Location: Newbridge Day Care Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Duration: Permanent – Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week
Published: Wednesday, 24th April 2024
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday, 8th May 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cook to join our East region. This role is part of the Children and Family Services team. The postholder of this role will have the responsibility to prepare and cook healthy meals for all service users of Newbridge Day Care Centre and those customers availing of the meals on wheels service. The cook will cater for additional dietary requirements as needed. The cook will be responsible for shopping for food, preparing and cooking this food in conjunction with the catering team. The cook will budget, plan and ensure stock levels are kept replenished at all times.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Why work with SVP?

SVP Benefits

All SVP Benefits are subject to the prevailing policy and associated length of service requirements

• 23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days
• Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% on a matching basis
• 2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
• Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
• Paid Sick Leave: Sick Pay following 13 weeks, with entitlement increasing with length of service (Subject to terms of policy)
• Education Support for job relevant courses (Subject to terms of policy)
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance – four times annual salary
• Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
• Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (Subject to terms of policy)
• Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Available: SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate and subject to role requirements and policy)
• SVP Experience Day: Up to one discretionary day per year to experience a different aspect of the work of SVP (Subject to conditions)

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum Level 2 Certificate in HACCP is essential.
• A qualification in catering or a related field would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 1 Years’ Experience working as a Cook/ Chef or in a similar role is essential.
• To have an understanding of basic health and safety issues & the HACCP principles.
• A satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the post.
• To be aware of the standards expected to be met within a kitchen.
• An ability to communicate and work safely with all.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• The ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative where required.

ABOUT SVP:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas

How to Apply:

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application www.svp.ie/jobs.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer