Catering Assistant: Service-Driven Food Prep Pro

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit. You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to deliver a hygienic, customer-focused service in a school setting.

Responsibilities include basic food preparation, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and adhering to food safety and school policies. A collaborative team player with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective communication to support team work and customer engagement.
• Interpersonal and teamwork abilities demonstrated in previous roles.
• Strong organisational and planning skills under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages and handling vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
• Maintaining dining area and assisting in dining room duties and hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit. You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to deliver a hygienic, customer-focused service in a school setting.

Responsibilities include basic food preparation, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and adhering to food safety and school policies. A collaborative team player with good communication is essential.