School Catering Assistant – Fast-Paced Food Service

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Limavady; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. You will help with the preparation of food, serving meals, and ensuring hygienic service to pupils and staff, promoting meals and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, simple cooking, organizing dining areas, maintaining cleanliness, and recording temperatures per

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
• Provide an efficient hygienic service to achieve customer satisfaction and promote sales.
• Carry out basic food preparation and simple cooking.
• Organise and control food service points and transfer/serve meals and snacks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & planning

Customer service motivation

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. You will help with the preparation of food, serving meals, and ensuring hygienic service to pupils and staff, promoting meals and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, simple cooking, organizing dining areas, maintaining cleanliness, and recording temperatures per