School Dining & Service Associate

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Claudy; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role emphasizes teamwork, hygiene, and delivering a quality meal service to pupils and staff.

The post highlights essential criteria around training willingness, communication skills, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Qualifications

• Effective communication to support team working and engagement with customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities; ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages and use of equipment.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks to pupils and others.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils and parents.
• Maintaining clean dining and kitchen areas and ensuring hygiene standards.
• Record temperatures for control and ensure premises are secured.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the supervision of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. The role emphasizes teamwork, hygiene, and delivering a quality meal service to pupils and staff.

The post highlights essential criteria around training willingness, communication skills, and maintaining high standards of customer service.