Kitchen Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking a Catering Assistant to assist in food preparation and coordinate meals for the café and Meals on Wheels service. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, and promoting service quality. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication abilities. This temporary role offers up to 25 hours a week with varying hours, dedicated to delivering top-quality service in Belfast.

Qualifications

• The ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as requested.
• Excellent housekeeping skills and clean as you go.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food, including breakfasts, lunches, functions, and bakery goods.
• Ensure all food is stored correctly and temperatures recorded appropriately.
• Assist in delivering Meals on Wheels service.
• Maintain accurate records for Meals on Wheels & HACCP.
• Ensure delivery van and kitchen equipment are clean and properly maintained.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Housekeeping skills

Ability to prioritise

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: EAST BELFAST MISSIONReporting to the Catering Supervisor, you will assist with preparation, and co-ordination of meals for the cafe and our meals on wheels service. Working alongside other refresh staff and volunteers in EBM’s refresh Café.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food, including breakfasts, lunches, functions, and bakery goods.
• To ensure all food is stored correctly and temperatures recorded appropriately.
• To assist the Catering Manager in delivering out the meals on wheels service.
• To maintain accurate records for Meals on Wheels & HACCP.
• To assist in the provision of outside catering and promotions.
• To ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the delivery van and to report and defects to the Catering Manager.
• To assist and co-ordinate Meals on Wheels as required.
• To be aware of Health and Safety risks associated with meal delivery and to comply with EBM risk assessments.
• To promote the Meals on Wheels Service as required.
• To provide first class customer care to all internal and external customers.
• To comply with COSHH regulations and advise volunteers.
• To ensure delivery van, kitchen equipment and utensils are clean and maintained properly.
• To report faults immediately to the Catering Manager.
• To report illness and accidents immediately to supervisor.
• To comply with Health and Safety, food hygiene and environmental regulations.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as advised by Catering Manager.
• To represent EBM positively and professionally, always.
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
• To work within the ethos of EBM.

Skills and Qualifications

• The ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as requested.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent housekeeping skills and clean as you go.

Further Information

The Employer is: EAST BELFAST MISSIONJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1752168 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 02/01/2026 Closing date 12/02/2026 Worktime Days to be confirmed, hours between 9am - 2pm.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

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Closing date: 04 Jan 2026