School Dining Assistant: Food Prep & Service

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; 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 supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role involves team participation to provide hygienic, efficient service and promote meals to pupils and parents.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and engagement with customers and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working abilities.
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points and serving meals.
• Maintaining dining area and kitchen duties including cleaning and hygiene checks.
• Promoting meals to pupils and parents as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation & planning

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking 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 involves team participation to provide hygienic, efficient service and promote meals to pupils and parents.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, simple cooking, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.