School Dining & Service Assistant — Food Prep

Education Authority; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority in Belfast is seeking a Catering Assistant to participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor, providing a hygienic service for pupils. Responsibilities include basic food preparation, simple cooking, organising service points, serving meals and snacks, and maintaining the dining area.

You will work as part of a team and coordinate with the central kitchen as required.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks.
• Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
• Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.
• Preparing the dining area: setting tables and serving points.
• Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up.
• Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
• Recording temperatures for control purposes.
• Carrying out duties to comply with: Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Completing duties in line with the school values.

Job description

Education Authority in Belfast is seeking a Catering Assistant to participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor, providing a hygienic service for pupils. Responsibilities include basic food preparation, simple cooking, organising service points, serving meals and snacks, and maintaining the dining area.

You will work as part of a team and coordinate with the central kitchen as required.