Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Unit participant for a permanent position in Downpatrick. Responsibilities include food preparation, organization of service points, and customer engagement. Candidates should possess effective organizational skills and experience in a customer service or catering role. The role offers a salary range between £13.62 and £14.28 per hour, with 25 weekly hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils and parents.
• Maintaining contact with central kitchen regarding service delivery.

Skills

Effective organisational and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in 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. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.

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

• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.St Brigid's Primary School.

Vacancy ID 1753891 Job ref. 26000147 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Co Down Location Downpatrick Salary £13.62 - £14.28 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 25 Published date 12/01/2026 Closing date 26/01/2026 Worktime Monday - Friday (5 hours per day, 1/2 lunch unpaid)

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026