Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Omagh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional education authority is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the Catering Unit at St Colmcille's Primary School in Omagh. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, and providing customer service. Candidates should have experience in catering or customer service and a willingness to undergo relevant training. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Organise and control food service points.
• Serve meals and snacks including transported meals.

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: St Colmcille's Primary School Carrickmore, Omagh.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1736308 Job ref. 25005299 Job Sector Education and Training Area Co Tyrone Location Omagh Salary £13.62 -to£14.28 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 5 Published date 19/09/2025 Closing date 06/10/2025 Worktime 2 days out of the week - (Job share) 2.5 hours per day