School Cafeteria Assistant - Food Prep & Service

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Limavady; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily catering operations in a school setting. You will assist with food prep, serve meals and help maintain hygienic dining facilities.

The role requires good communication, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure to meet service deadlines. Training will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to pupil meals and customer service.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective communication skills to support team working, taking instructions and engaging with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Effective organisational and planning skills with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Customer service focus

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily catering operations in a school setting. You will assist with food prep, serve meals and help maintain hygienic dining facilities.

The role requires good communication, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure to meet service deadlines. Training will be provided, with opportunities to contribute to pupil meals and customer service.