Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Dundonald is seeking a Catering Assistant to participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and promoting meals to customers. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer service or catering and a willingness to learn. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £13.63 - £14.29 per hour and involves 16.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience 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.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.

Skills

Customer service experience

Catering role 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.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills 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

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

Further Information

Location: Dundonald Office, DundonaldA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website by following the Apply Direct button.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1736597 Job ref. 25005248 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Co Down Location Dundonald Salary £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour. No. vacancies 7 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 16.25 Published date 22/09/2025 Closing date 07/10/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday Various start & finish times - latest finish 2:30pm