School Dining Assistant — Customer-Focused Kitchen

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Omagh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is recruiting a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role focuses on providing a hygienic, efficient dining experience and promoting meals to pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include basic food preparation, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and coordinating with the central kitchen as required.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills to support team working, taking instruction and engagement with customers (pupils/parents).
• 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

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
• Maintaining contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Customer service motivation

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is recruiting a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role focuses on providing a hygienic, efficient dining experience and promoting meals to pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include basic food preparation, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and coordinating with the central kitchen as required.