School Cafeteria Assistant: Food Prep & Service

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

Job summary

The Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the school catering unit under supervision. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, maintain hygiene and assist with dining room duties to ensure a friendly service for pupils and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and adherence to health and safety standards. Training opportunities and a commitment to quality service for children are part of the job.

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.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
• Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Preparing the dining area and setting tables and serving points as required.
• Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
• Recording temperatures for control purposes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

The Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the school catering unit under supervision. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, maintain hygiene and assist with dining room duties to ensure a friendly service for pupils and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and adherence to health and safety standards. Training opportunities and a commitment to quality service for children are part of the job.