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Education Authority Northern Ireland; Bangor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education provider is looking for a catering assistant to support the Senior Catering Supervisor in meal preparation and service. Responsibilities include cooking, record keeping, and managing hygiene in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 in food preparation and at least two years of catering experience. This role offers a dynamic kitchen environment, contributing to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience in a catering establishment preferred.
• Willingness to engage in job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping and hygiene control.
• Perform skilled cooking activities for various meals.
• Undertake operational control of service points.
• Perform associated administrative duties.
• Manage general kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Knowledge of HACCP

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent

Job description

To assist the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor in all activities concerned with the preparation and cooking of meals. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.

Responsibilities

• To assist with record keeping, control of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen including recording of temperatures, the direction and/or shared supervision of other employees.
• Skilled cooking activities connected with the full range of meals (for example, assist with the preparation of menus, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and function catering where appropriate).
• To undertake operational control of service points including transported meals.
• Associated administrative duties as required which may include assistance with: The planning of meals. Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries.
• General kitchen duties as required which may include washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of the kitchen, dining room surrounds and equipment.
• Assist in the promotion of the service to parents, principals and customers to increase the uptake.
• Securing of premises as required.
• Duties as delegated in connection with service provision.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2 or equivalent or higher relevant qualification.
• Or two years’ experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with others as part of a team and with customers.

Further Information

Location: Glenlola Collegiate, 2 Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, BT20 4THA full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025