School Dining Service Assistant

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Portaferry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the Catering Unit under supervision. You will help with basic food preparation, serving meals and ensuring a hygienic service for pupils.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and a positive approach to customer service for children and young people, with duties including setting dining areas and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective communication to support team work and customer engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Good organizational and planning skills to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to provide quality food and customer service for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages using appropriate equipment.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organise and control dining service points.
• Transfer and serve meals and snacks to pupils.
• Maintain dining area and cleanliness of kitchen and dining rooms.
• Record temperatures for control purposes and ensure premises are secured.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Customer service

Food service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operation of the Catering Unit under supervision. You will help with basic food preparation, serving meals and ensuring a hygienic service for pupils.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and a positive approach to customer service for children and young people, with duties including setting dining areas and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.