Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Belfast is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operations of the Catering Unit. Responsibilities include food preparation, service, and maintaining a hygienic kitchen environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering or customer service and possess strong communication and team working skills. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £13.6288 to £14.2897 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Ability to provide excellent food and customer service.
• Experience in a catering or customer service role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages including snacks.
• Organise and control food service points.
• Clean kitchen/servery and dining areas.
• Assist with meal promotion and delivery.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team working skills

Customer service experience

Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

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.
• Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Effective communication skills to support team working, taking of instruction and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent food and customer service for our children and young people.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

Base of Location: St Bride's Primary School, BelfastA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1730276 Job ref. 25004572 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £13.6288 to £14.2897 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 12.5 Published date 18/08/2025 Closing date 01/09/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday (2.50 hours per day, daily working time to be agreed upon appointment)