Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Newry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team in Newry. This role involves actively participating in the daily operations of the Catering Unit, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for food preparation, simple cooking, and maintaining hygiene standards while promoting meals to students and staff. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and basic cooking.
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and quality.
• Organize food service points and assist with promotions.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Customer Service

Cleaning

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Basic Cooking Skills

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Catering Assistant, Newry, Mourne and Down

Client: Education Authority

Location: Newry, Mourne and Down, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ac3064d11935

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

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, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
2. Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
3. Organising and controlling food service points.
4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and the principal.
6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen regarding all aspects of service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area:
   1. Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required by the meals service.
   2. Setting tables, laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs, and benches.
9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment including floors and walls.
10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
11. Securing premises as required.
12. Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
13. Carrying out all duties to comply with acts of Parliament, statutory instruments, regulations, codes of practice, and other legal requirements.
14. Carrying out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
15. Completing all necessary administration.
16. Carrying out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
17. Promoting and adhering to the values/ethos of the school.

Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room.