School Cafeteria Catering Assistant — Prep & Service

National Instruments; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority seeks a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the school catering unit, under supervision. The role focuses on hygienic service, food preparation, and assisting with promotion of meals to pupils and parents.

Key duties include basic food prep, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and adhering to safety and policy requirements. Training and development are encouraged within the role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Effective communication skills to support team working and customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Good organisational and planning skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintaining dining area and cleaning duties.
• Recording temperatures for control purposes.
• Complying with legal requirements and school policies.
• Completing administration and duties within grade level.

Skills

Willingness to train

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Education Authority seeks a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the school catering unit, under supervision. The role focuses on hygienic service, food preparation, and assisting with promotion of meals to pupils and parents.

Key duties include basic food prep, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and adhering to safety and policy requirements. Training and development are encouraged within the role.