Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational authority in Enniskillen is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing food and beverages, serving meals, and promoting a hygienic service. Candidates should have experience in customer service and a willingness to undertake training. This position offers an opportunity to participate in a supportive team environment, enhancing customer satisfaction in a school setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Simple cooking and reconstituting prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and principal.
• Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.

Skills

Customer service experience

Willingness to undertake 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: Holy Trinity Primary School Enniskillen (Key Stage 1)The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025