School Dining Assistant — Food Service & Customer Care

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Ballymena; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Ballymena seeks a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the School Catering Unit under supervision. You will assist with food preparation and simple cooking, serve meals, and help maintain a clean, hygienic dining environment for pupils.

Ideal candidates will contribute to promoting meals, coordinating service points, and working with colleagues to ensure high standards of delivery and safety in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective communication to support team work and customer engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Good organisational and planning skills under pressure.
• Motivation to provide excellent food and customer service for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Basic food and beverage preparation including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
• Assisting promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain contact with central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Prepare dining area and set tables and serving points.
• Clean kitchen, servery and dining areas; wash up and clear equipment.
• Record temperatures for control purposes; secure premises.
• Complete duties as delegated and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team working

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Ballymena seeks a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the School Catering Unit under supervision. You will assist with food preparation and simple cooking, serve meals, and help maintain a clean, hygienic dining environment for pupils.

Ideal candidates will contribute to promoting meals, coordinating service points, and working with colleagues to ensure high standards of delivery and safety in a school setting.