Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A regional education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Unit team member to assist in food preparation and service. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining hygiene standards. Relevant experience in catering or customer service is highly valued. Full job responsibilities and qualifications can be found on the authority's website.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.

Skills

Willingness to undertake job-related training

Experience of working in a 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.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Further Information

Location: Laurelhill Community College - LisburnA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025