Catering Assistant

Mount Charles Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Craigavon is seeking a Food Service Assistant to provide excellent customer service and assist with food preparation in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have previous food handling experience, a strong focus on hygiene, and a positive attitude. This part-time role offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development and Training

Uniform Provided

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous food handling experience required.
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and friendly service to customers.
• Comply with all HACCP regulations and Health, Safety & Hygiene standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records.
• Report defective equipment and any health and safety issues.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job ref: RF-2509-19

Location: Craigavon - Hyster

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team based at Hyster in Craigavon. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern

• 20 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 8.30am to 2pm

Rewards

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Career Development and Training
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events

The Role

• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Comply with all HACCP (Hazard analysis of critical control points) regulations as necessary and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records and operating the till as required.
• Report defective equipment/ utensils/ work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues etc. to your Line Manager
• A close working relationship with the team is important to these roles. It is essential that you can work as part a team, as well as on your own and can communicate effectively at all levels.

The Person

• Previous food handling experience
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self-motivated, working independently and on own initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE

Application

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Closing date: Sun 05 October 2025