Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Ballynahinch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education body is seeking a catering assistant to participate in daily operations within the unit, preparing food and beverages, and engaging with students and staff to promote meal options. Candidates should have experience in customer service or catering, alongside strong organisational skills. This position supports an efficient and hygienic service to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining a connection with the central kitchen. The role is based in Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, and is equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service or catering role is required.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Openness to training for job-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages including vegetables and snacks.
• Engage in simple cooking tasks as necessary.
• Organise and oversee the food service points.
• Serve and transfer meals, including delivered meals.
• Assist in promoting meals to target audiences.

Skills

Effective organisational and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

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 criteria 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.The High School Ballynahinch.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026