School Café Assistant - Food Prep & Service Pro

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Ballymoney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily catering operations in schools. You will participate in food preparation, service and cleanliness under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and good communication with pupils, parents and staff. Prior catering or customer service experience is desirable; willingness to undertake training is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training
• Effective communication skills to support team working, taking of instruction and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for our children and young people.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a customer service or catering role

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Customer service motivation

Experience in customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily catering operations in schools. You will participate in food preparation, service and cleanliness under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and good communication with pupils, parents and staff. Prior catering or customer service experience is desirable; willingness to undertake training is required.