School Catering Assistant — Delightful Meals & Service

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

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Ballyclare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the school catering unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

You will perform basic food preparation, serve meals, assist with dining areas, and help promote meals to pupils and parents while maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training
• Effective communication skills to support team working and customer engagement
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Good organisational and planning abilities to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages and simple cooking
• Organising and controlling food service points
• Serving meals and snacks and assisting with dining area setup
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
• Recording temperatures for control purposes and ensuring safety standards
• Carrying out duties in line with statutory requirements and school policies

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Ballyclare is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the school catering unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

You will perform basic food preparation, serve meals, assist with dining areas, and help promote meals to pupils and parents while maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with school policies.