Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Education Authority in Enniskillen is seeking a Catering Assistant to participate in daily operations. You will assist in food preparation, service, and ensure hygiene while promoting meals to students. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. Previous experience in customer service or catering is preferred. The role offers valuable opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to support teamwork and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Cleaning the kitchen and dining room.
• Completing general kitchen duties.

Skills

Willingness to undertake job-related training

Effective communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational and planning skills

Motivation for excellent customer service

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.

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.
• Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.

Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Effective communication skills to support team working, taking of instruction and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for our children and young people.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

Base of Location: Holy Trinity Primary School Enniskillen (Key Stage 1)A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.