PROGRAMME FACILITATOR ? COOK IT!
ROSCREA, CO. TIPPERARY
St Cronan?s Association provides day supports to **Apply on the
website**+ adults with intellectual disability through our centres in
Roscrea, Birr, and Nenagh. We are recruiting a full-time Programme
Facilitator to take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the
Cook It! programme in Roscrea. The role will report directly to the
Ability Co-Ordinator as this role is part funded by Pobal Dormant
Accounts Fund.
Cook It! is a programme delivered to different groups of people we
support, at different levels to give them the skills and knowledge
they need to prepare healthy meals. The programme is delivered on a
sessional basis in the main kitchen of St Cronan?s Association
Roscrea and there is opportunity to work alongside tutors from the ETB
with some groups to deliver content. Some people may be interested in
going on to work in the hospitality sector in the future and this
programme may be a stepping stone to helping them gain the skills and
knowledge they need.
The role includes the supervision of CE participants assigned to the
kitchen, as well as those on work placements. The role also includes
(from time to time) managing catering for social events held in the
centre.
We are in the process of redeveloping the kitchen facilities ? so
this is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic and
dynamic person with expertise in catering and training adults with
intellectual disabilities. If you?re passionate about food and the
delivery of high-quality training ? then this could be the ideal
role for you!
JOB PURPOSE
To lead the day to day running of the Cook It! programme, manage the
kitchen facility, supervise assigned CE and work placement
participants.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is a full-time role part funded through Pobal Ability Dormant
Account Fund. We are currently awaiting final confirmation of funding
for **Apply on the website** and this role will only commence once
funding has been approved. Contract to Dec **Apply on the website**st
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**Apply on the website** days annual leave + 2 flexi days. The
successful candidate will be based in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
ROLE CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be required to possess the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
_ESSENTIAL_
* A relevant qualification in the area of catering.
* Food safety / HACCP qualification
* Train the trainer qualification.
* Full clean driving licence
_DESIRABLE_
* A level 7/8 or higher degree in a relevant area.
* A management / supervision qualification
EXPERIENCE
_ESSENTIAL_
* Experience delivering catering training to adults with intellectual
disabilities.
* Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
* Experience of catering for large numbers of people.
_DESIRABLE_
* Experience managing and supervising people.
* Experience teaching food safety / HACCP.
* Experience of budget management.
SKILLS
_ESSENTIAL_
* Ability to prepare and cook food efficiently, cost effectively and
to a high standard of presentation and taste.
* Ability to create lesson plans from module descriptors.
* Ability to teach people the skills of cooking in a manner that is
adapted to their individual learning styles.
* Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.
* A high capacity for responsibility, creativity and individual
initiative.
* ICT skills.
KNOWLEDGE
* A clear knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP.
* A strong awareness of health and safety in the kitchen
environment.
* A clear understanding of Safeguarding processes and procedures and
positive risk management.
* An understanding of QQI levels of training.
* An understanding that the person using services is responsible for
directing his/her services; this is achieved in partnership with
family members, the Services Manager or any other person designated by
the Services Manager.
ATTITUDE
* A positive attitude towards working with persons with an
intellectual disability and those on the Autistic Spectrum is a
pre-requisite.
* Proven ability to create a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment
and ethos for participants.
* An outgoing and friendly personality with strong empathy and
communication skills.
* Each person with an Intellectual Disability/on the Autistic
Spectrum must be treated as an individual, at all times acknowledging
their personal dignity, according them their full rights and
privileges.
* Works consistently and flexibly.
PLEASE EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN THIS ROLE BY EMAIL, OUTLINING HOW YOU
FEEL YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE AND WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN THE ROLE TO KATHLEEN MCLOUGHLIN, SERVICES MANAGER, ST CRONAN?S
ASSOCIATION, GRANGE, ROSCREA OR EMAIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BEFORE
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOON ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW._
ST CRONAN?S ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
