Catering Assistant

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Rathfriland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education organization is seeking a dedicated Catering Unit staff member to assist in food preparation and service at St Mary's Primary School Rathfriland. Responsibilities include cooking, serving meals, and promoting the meal service to clients. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and a willingness to undertake training. Join a team focused on efficient, hygienic service and customer satisfaction in a supportive 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 reconstituting prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assisting with the promotion of 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.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 - St Mary's Primary School Rathfriland, Newry.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

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