School Dining & Catering Assistant

Eani; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operations in the school catering unit. You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to ensure hygienic, efficient service and promote meals to pupils and parents.

Key responsibilities include preparation of foods, basic cooking, setting up dining areas, serving meals, and maintaining clean workspaces. A focus on teamwork and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience in customer service or catering is desirable.
• Interest in promoting meals to pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Assist with simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organise and control food service points.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks, including transported meals.
• Assist in promoting meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain connection with central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Prepare dining area setup and dining room duties.
• Clean kitchen, servery and dining areas, including washing up.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operations in the school catering unit. You will work under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor to ensure hygienic, efficient service and promote meals to pupils and parents.

Key responsibilities include preparation of foods, basic cooking, setting up dining areas, serving meals, and maintaining clean workspaces. A focus on teamwork and customer service is essential.