Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A regional education authority located in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated catering staff member to join their team at Whitehead Primary School. This position involves various responsibilities, including food preparation, cooking, and serving meals to ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service or catering and a willingness to undertake further training. This permanent role offers 22.5 hours per week, and the work schedule is Monday to Friday with an hourly rate of £13.62 - £14.28.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and beverages, including snacks.
• Cook and serve meals in a school setting.
• Organize food service points for efficiency.
• Promote meals to students and parents.
• Maintain communication with the central kitchen.

Skills

Customer service experience

Willingness to undertake 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: Whitehead Primary School, Carrickfergus. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary £13.62 - £14.28 per hour. Contract Type Permanent. Weekly hours 22.5. Published date 09/01/2026. Closing date 23/01/2026. Worktime 9.30am - 2.30pm, Monday - Friday includes half hour break unpaid.