Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Assistant at Magherafelt Primary School. The role involves basic food preparation and serving meals, focusing on customer satisfaction and service efficiency. Candidates should be willing to undertake job-related training and have experience in customer service or catering. The position is permanent with part-time hours, offering a salary between £13.62 and £14.28 per hour.

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 including transported meals.
• Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and principal.
• Maintaining contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.

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. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria 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: Magherafelt Primary School
Ref: 26000238
The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1754029 Job ref. 26000238 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Derry or Londonderry Location Magherafelt Salary £13.62 - £14.28 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 20 Published date 13/01/2026 Closing date 27/01/2026 Workйым Monday to Friday - 9am - 1.30pm (4 hours per day plus 30 mins unpaid lunch break)