Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the catering unit at Donaghadee Primary School. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, and maintaining cleanliness in food service areas. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer service or catering and be willing to undertake job-related training. This is a permanent part-time role with competitive hourly pay, working Monday to Friday, with a focus on supporting a positive dining experience for students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Willingness to undertake job related training

Experience of working in a customer service or catering role

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.
• Securing premises as required.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Further Information

Location: Donaghadee Primary School, Northfield Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0BDA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1749354 Job ref. 25006715 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Co Down Location Donaghadee Salary £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 20 Published date 05/12/2025 Closing date 19/12/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2.30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2025