Kitchen Assistant at GROW HQ - WPEP Scheme - GROW HQ

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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

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.

Role Description

During the 6-month placement, the successful participant will gain experience in and will be trained and assist in the following:
  • Cleaning of the work area, ensuring that all surfaces, tools, and equipment are sanitised and properly maintained to adhere to hygiene and safety standards.
  • Assisting with deliveries of equipment and food
  • Assist with ensuring the storeroom remains well organised
  • Assist with food prep, including preparing food to GROWHQ recipes and methods
  • Assist with baking and plating up
  • Any other reasonable tasks

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 and mentoring in the following:

Formal Training:
  • Manual Handling
  • Health & Safety
  • HACCP
  • Quality Control
Informal Training:
  • How to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Communicate clearly with colleagues.
  • Sector:
Career Level
  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential
  • Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
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