School Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Service

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Limavady; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the School Catering Unit under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. You will perform basic food preparation, serve meals to pupils, and help maintain hygiene standards to sustain a high-quality dining experience.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliability, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure to meet service times, contributing to healthy meals for children and young

Qualifications

• Demonstrate clear and concise communication with colleagues and customers.
• Show strong interpersonal and team-working abilities.
• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate motivation to provide quality meals and service for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation of vegetables and snacks.
• Help with simple cooking and reconstitution of prepared meals.
• Organise and control dining service points and serving areas.
• Assist with promoting meals to pupils and parents.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Record temperatures and ensure food safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily operation of the School Catering Unit under the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. You will perform basic food preparation, serve meals to pupils, and help maintain hygiene standards to sustain a high-quality dining experience.

The role requires strong teamwork, reliability, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure to meet service times, contributing to healthy meals for children and young