Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Catering Unit. The role involves participating in food preparation, simple cooking, and managing food service points to ensure an efficient and hygienic service. Candidates must have experience in customer service and the ability to undertake job-related training. This position supports meal promotion and requires good communication with the central kitchen. The closing date for applications is January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability 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.

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

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

Further Information

Location: St Patrick's Academy LisburnA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Jan 2026