School Dining Assistant - Part Time

National Instruments; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Authority in Downpatrick is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for Holy Family Primary School to support daily food service operations.

The role involves basic food prep, serving meals to pupils, maintaining dining room hygiene, and assisting with promotions to pupils and parents. A retainer fee is paid during school holidays, and the position reflects school meal service requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assist with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and cleaning of dining areas and kitchen.
• Record temperatures and comply with food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining area: set tables and serving points; arrange cutlery and water jugs.
• Carry out general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up and clearing away equipment.
• Clean kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment.
• Ensure premises are secure and comply with regulations.
• Complete administration and duties within competence and grade.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer service

Pressure handling

Job description

Education Authority in Downpatrick is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for Holy Family Primary School to support daily food service operations.

The role involves basic food prep, serving meals to pupils, maintaining dining room hygiene, and assisting with promotions to pupils and parents. A retainer fee is paid during school holidays, and the position reflects school meal service requirements.