Mobile Catering Assistant (2 Posts) - North Down

Education Authority; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mobile Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves actively participating in the daily operations of the Catering Unit, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction. You will prepare food and beverages, assist in organizing food service, and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent food service. If you're passionate about catering and ready to make a difference in an educational environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Access to a suitable vehicle for mobility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operation of the Catering Unit.
• Prepare food and beverages, and maintain hygiene standards.
• Promote meals to pupils and maintain contact with the central kitchen.

Skills

Effective leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Customer service motivation

Education

Experience in customer service or catering roles

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Mobile Catering Assistant

REPORTS TO: Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor of base SMK

RESPONSIBLE TO: Catering Manager through appropriate Area Catering Manager

JOB PURPOSE

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, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
2. Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
3. Organising and controlling food service points.
4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and principal.
6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, regarding all aspects of service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area:
   • (a) Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required by the meals service.
   • (b) Setting tables, laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs, and benches.
9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment including floors and walls.
10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
11. Securing premises as required.
12. Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
13. Carrying out all duties to comply with acts of Parliament, statutory instruments, regulations, and other legal requirements.
14. Carrying out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
15. Completing all necessary administration.
16. Carrying out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
17. Promoting and adhering to the Values/ethos of the School.

Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of food consumption and educational activities, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning the room.

This job description is subject to review and provides guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check, costing £33. Further details will be issued with the employment contract.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

1. You must demonstrate on your application how you meet the required criteria; failure to do so may result in not being shortlisted. This applies to both essential and desirable criteria.

2. You must meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless specified otherwise.

3. The criteria will be assessed at different stages as outlined below.

4. Shortlisting will be based on the application form.

5. The panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants who most strongly meet the criteria.

6. If there are many applications, desirable criteria may be used to narrow the pool, in order listed. Clearly demonstrate how you meet these criteria on your application.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria measured at shortlisting and potentially during interview:

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method Of Assessment

Other

Willingness to undertake job-related training.

Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured) or sufficient information to demonstrate access to alternative transport for mobility requirements.

Assessment: Application Form

Additional essential skills/abilities include:

• Effective leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective planning, organisational, and decision-making skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service.

Assessment: Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach reflect EA’s ethos and values. Find more here.

Assessment: Interview

Section 3 - Desirable Criteria

May be used to select a manageable pool of candidates:

Factor

Desirable Criteria

Method Of Assessment

Qualifications/Experience

Experience in customer service or catering roles.

Assessment: Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

Post involving working with children or young people requires an enhanced criminal background check, costing £33. Details will be provided with the employment contract. Further info at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

Access the guidance notes here.

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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer