Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational organization is looking for a Catering Assistant to actively partake in the daily operations at Ballyclare High School. This role includes preparing food and beverages and ensuring a hygienic and efficient service. Ideal candidates should have experience in customer service or catering roles and be willing to undertake job-related training. This is a part-time, permanent position offering competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or catering roles.
• Willingness to undertake job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Perform simple cooking tasks.
• Organize and control food service points.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks.
• Maintain contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Customer service experience

Catering experience

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the guidance of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. Team participation is essential to provide efficient, hygienic service, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks, using appropriate equipment.
• Perform simple cooking tasks, including reconstituting prepared food.
• Organize and control food service points.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks, including transported meals.
• Assist in promoting meals to pupils, parents, and the principal.
• Maintain regular contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery, if applicable.
• Prepare the dining area: set tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required.
• Lay out cutlery, water jugs, and other dining essentials.
• Complete general kitchen and dining room duties, including washing up and clearing equipment.
• Clean the kitchen, servery, dining room, and equipment, including floors and walls.
• Record temperatures for control purposes as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Experience in customer service or catering roles.

Further Information

The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Ballyclare High School

Vacancy ID: 1731970 | Job ref: 25004748 | Sector: Hotel and Catering | Area: Co Antrim | Salary: £13.6288 to £14.2897 per hour | Vacancies: 1 | Contract: Permanent | Hours: 20 per week | Published: 29/08/2025 | Closing: 12/09/2025 | Worktime: Monday - Friday, 4 hours daily (9:45 am - 2:15 pm, including 30-minute lunch)

Area: Derry or Londonderry | Closing date: 04 Sep 2025