Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education authority in Comber is seeking a Catering Assistant to participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. The ideal candidate should have customer service experience and a willingness to undergo job-related training. This part-time role offers hourly pay of £13.63 to £14.29, working Monday to Friday.

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.
• Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen.
• Preparing the dining area for service.
• Completing general kitchen and dining room duties.

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.
• 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/server, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
• Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
• Securing premises as required.
• Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Further Information

Location: Nendrum College, Comber. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary: £13.63 to £14.29 per hour. Worktime: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.