Job Purpose: Busy Kids, Ennis Road is a trusted childcare provider committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for children.
We are looking for an experienced and caring Catering Supervisor to oversee our kitchen and ensure that every meal served supports the health and wellbeing of the children in our care.
Key Responsibilities:· Supervise and coordinate all kitchen and catering operations within the creche.· Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals in line with childcare nutrition guidelines.· Manage a small catering team, including scheduling, training, and support.· Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.· Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.· Work closely with management to ensure meals meet dietary needs, allergies, and parental requests.· Ensure correct portion sizes appropriate for different age groups.· Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage areas at all times.· Report any hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues promptly.· Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.· Assist with the preparation, cooking, heating and serving of meals and snacks in line with the crèche's menus and children's dietary needs.· Wash and sterilise utensils, dishes, and equipment after use.· Monitor and record fridge/freezer temperatures and food deliveries as required.· Ensure proper storage, labelling, and rotation of food.· Adhere to all Health Service Executive (HSE) and Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) food hygiene and safety standards.· Assist with stock checks and notifying the Manager of low supplies.· Comply with all crèche policies including health & safety, child safeguarding, and infection control.
Requirements:· Previous experience in catering, ideally in a childcare, school, or similar setting.· Knowledge of nutrition for children and food safety regulations (HACCP certification desirable).· Strong leadership and team management skills.· Excellent organizational and communication skills.· Warm, approachable, and able to work well with children and staff.· Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.· Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.· Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.· Flexibility and reliability.· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits:· Job Security· Career advancement opportunities internally· Onsite training and Continuous Professional Development· Christmas Bonus· Employee Initiative Scheme – Refer a Friend Bonus All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Busy Kids is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: €14.00-€16.00 per hour Benefits: Bike to work scheme Wellness program Work Location: In person