Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A public educational institution in Magherafelt is seeking a Catering Unit participant to assist in food preparation, service, and promotion. This role involves basic cooking, organising meals, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service or catering, along with a willingness to learn through job-related training. The position offers a chance to contribute to a hygienic and efficient service within an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.
• Willingness 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 meal promotion to pupils and parents.
• Maintaining contact with the central kitchen.

Skills

Customer service experience

Willingness 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

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

Further Information

Location - Holy Family Primary School, Magherafelt. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website by following the Apply Direct button.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025