Catering Assistant

Education Authority; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Authority seeks a Catering Assistant to join their team. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene standards under supervision. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to providing excellent service within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Understanding of hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Organize food service points and serve meals.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Hygiene maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Catering Assistant

Purpose of the Role

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role involves teamwork to provide hygienic service, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks, using appropriate equipment.
2. Perform simple cooking tasks, including reconstituting prepared food.
3. Organize and control food service points.
4. Transfer and serve meals and snacks, including transported meals.
5. Assist in promoting meals to pupils, parents, and the principal.
6. Maintain communication with the central kitchen regarding service delivery, if applicable.
7. Prepare the dining area by setting out tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required.
8. Set tables, lay out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
9. Complete general kitchen and dining room duties, including washing up and clearing equipment.
10. Clean the kitchen, servery, dining room, and equipment, including floors and walls.
11. Record temperatures for control purposes as required.
12. Secure premises as necessary.
13. Perform duties delegated in connection with service provision.
14. Comply with all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
15. Perform duties within the working conditions typical of the role.
16. Complete necessary administrative tasks.
17. Carry out duties of similar or lower grades as within competence.
18. Promote and adhere to the values and ethos of the school.

Note: When parts of the school are used for both food consumption and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room.