Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Castlewellan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Castlewellan is looking for Catering Assistants to join their team at St Matthew's Primary School. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and assisting with promoting meals to students. Candidates should have customer service experience and be willing to undergo training. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.

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.

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

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

Further Information

Location: St Matthew's Primary School, Magheramayo, Castlewellan.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.