Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Ballymoney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational organization is seeking a catering assistant to assist in the daily operations of the Catering Unit. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining a clean dining area, and engaging with students and staff about meal offerings. The ideal candidate should be willing to undertake relevant training. This position is based at a primary school in Ballymoney.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Organize and control food service points.
• Maintain contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Clean the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

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.

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:(a) Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service.(b) 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.

Further Information

Base of Location: William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School, 182 Knock Road, Dervock, Ballymoney, BT53 8BBA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.