School Catering Assistant: Fresh Service & Prep

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Cullyhanna; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Catering Assistant to join the Catering Unit. You will participate in daily operations, perform basic food prep, serving meals and maintaining hygiene standards in a school setting.

You will work as part of a team under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to deliver a high-quality service to pupils and staff. Essential criteria include willingness to train, effective communication, and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and customers.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages and simple cooking.
• Organise and control food service points and serve meals.
• Maintain dining area and kitchen cleanliness and record temperatures as required.
• Support promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

The Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Catering Assistant to join the Catering Unit. You will participate in daily operations, perform basic food prep, serving meals and maintaining hygiene standards in a school setting.

You will work as part of a team under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to deliver a high-quality service to pupils and staff. Essential criteria include willingness to train, effective communication, and a commitment to customer service.