School Catering Assistant — Part-Time Dining Team

Education Authority; Bangor; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Authority in Bangor is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support daily operations in the school catering unit. The role involves basic food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining the dining area in line with safety and quality standards.

You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor and collaborate with the central kitchen where applicable. The post requires good communication, teamwork, and a customer‑focused approach to provide wholesome meals for pupils and

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to support team working and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service for pupils and parents.
• Awareness of school ethos and values in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic foods and beverages and vegetables using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organise and control food service points and dining areas.
• Serve meals and snacks and manage dining room cleanliness and tables.
• Promote meals to pupils, parents and staff and maintain service delivery standards.
• Record required temperatures for safety and quality control.
• Ensure premises are secure as needed and comply with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority in Bangor is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support daily operations in the school catering unit. The role involves basic food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining the dining area in line with safety and quality standards.

You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor and collaborate with the central kitchen where applicable. The post requires good communication, teamwork, and a customer‑focused approach to provide wholesome meals for pupils and