Mobile Catering Assistant (2 Posts) - North Down

TN United Kingdom; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Mobile Catering Assistant in a vibrant educational environment. You will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the Catering Unit, ensuring that students and staff enjoy nutritious meals in a hygienic setting. Your responsibilities will include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness, all while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. This position not only offers the chance to enhance your culinary skills but also to contribute positively to the dining experience of the school community. If you are passionate about food service and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Hygiene Practices

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Mobile Catering Assistant (2 Posts) - North Down, Dundonald

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

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, to achieve customer satisfaction and to 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, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area:
   1. Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service.
   2. Setting tables, laying out of 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 and Regulations and other legal requirements; Codes of Practice.
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 consumption of food and educational purposes, non catering staff are responsible for the cleaning of the room.