School Dining & Catering Assistant (Part-Time)

National Instruments; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites applications for a part-time Catering Assistant at Cookstown High School. You will participate in daily catering unit operations under supervision, including food prep, service, and dining area setup.

The role emphasizes hygiene, customer service for pupils and staff, and assisting with promoting meals. The post offers 23.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday with hours to be confirmed, and a retainer during holidays.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job-related training (essential).
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities (essential).
• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and beverages.
• Support simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organise and control food service points and dining areas.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks to pupils and staff.
• Assist with promoting meals to pupils and parents.
• Maintain hygiene in kitchen, servery and dining areas.
• Ensure dining area set-up per service requirements.
• Complete general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Customer service

Job description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites applications for a part-time Catering Assistant at Cookstown High School. You will participate in daily catering unit operations under supervision, including food prep, service, and dining area setup.

The role emphasizes hygiene, customer service for pupils and staff, and assisting with promoting meals. The post offers 23.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday with hours to be confirmed, and a retainer during holidays.