Kitchen Assistant - WPEP Scheme - V-FACE LIMITED
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Application Details
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Job Description
We’re offering a work experience opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant, a hybrid training role.
They will assist with cleaning the kitchen equipment, waste management, dishwashing, keeping the kitchen floors and work areas not only clean but also safe and basic food prep including chopping, peeling, and portioning. They will also support the kitchen by restocking stations, organising cold storage and dry goods, and learning essential food safety practices
This is a great opportunity to build hands-on kitchen experience with support from an experienced Chef in a restaurant environment.
Role Description
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection.This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
The participant will receive formal/ informal training in the following ;
Formal training:- QQI
- Health & Safety
- Manual Handling
- Food Safety
- Learn how to complete all kitchen assistant tasks such as; dishwashing, deep cleaning kitchen equipment, waste management, keeping the kitchen floors and work areas clean and safe
- Assist the kitchen team with food preparation and basic cooking tasks
- Learn kitchen procedures, including opening and closing routines
- Support with maintaining hygiene standards
- Help with stock rotation and storage how to complete it and its importance within the kitchen
- Understand and follow health & safety procedures
- Gain experience working in a busy, team-oriented kitchen environment
- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):