Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Catering Unit Assistant to support daily operations in Ballymena. Responsibilities include food preparation, service point management, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have experience in customer service or catering and a willingness to learn. The position is part-time, working Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, with a Starting location at Mary Queen Of Peace Primary School.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Completing general kitchen and dining room duties.
• Maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Customer service experience

Willingness to undertake job-related training

Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
• Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
• Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
• Preparing the dining area: Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service. Setting tables, laying out of cutlery, water jugs, etc.
• Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches.
• Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
• Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

Location: Mary Queen Of Peace Primary School, 2 Lisnamanny Road, Martinstown, Ballymena, BT43 6QHWorking PatternMonday - Friday (2.00 hrs per day) 11.30am - 2.00pm includes half an hour unpaid lunch break.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.