School Dining & Service Specialist

Eani; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the school catering unit under supervision. You will assist with basic preparation of food and beverages, perform simple cooking, and help with serving meals to pupils.

The role emphasises teamwork, hygienic service, and customer-friendly meal provision for children, with duties including dining area setup and cleaning, alongside compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience in customer service or catering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• Simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared food.
• Organising and controlling food service points.
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks.
• Assisting with promotion of meals to pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Complete dining room duties including setting tables and clearing away.

Skills

Willingness to undertake training

Customer service experience

Catering experience

Job description

Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the school catering unit under supervision. You will assist with basic preparation of food and beverages, perform simple cooking, and help with serving meals to pupils.

The role emphasises teamwork, hygienic service, and customer-friendly meal provision for children, with duties including dining area setup and cleaning, alongside compliance with regulations.