School Cafeteria Assistant - Part-Time Food Prep & Service

National Instruments; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 4,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A retainer fee during school holidays

Job summary

Education Authority in Down/Newtownards area is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the school catering unit. You will help with food preparation, basic cooking, serving meals and maintaining dining areas, with an emphasis on hygiene and customer service for pupils and families.

The role reports to the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor and requires good team work, communication and organisational skills across a part-time schedule during school hours.

Qualifications

• Effective communication to support team working and customer engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Good organisational and planning abilities under pressure.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
• Promoting meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintaining contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority in Down/Newtownards area is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the school catering unit. You will help with food preparation, basic cooking, serving meals and maintaining dining areas, with an emphasis on hygiene and customer service for pupils and families.

The role reports to the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor and requires good team work, communication and organisational skills across a part-time schedule during school hours.