Full & Part Time Catering Assistants Cherrywood D18 (Prep, Cook & Serv...

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Food Company is looking for hands-on Catering Assistants to join our team in Cherrywood, Dublin 18. This is a cooking role where you will be peeling, chopping, prepping and cooking ingredients from scratch daily.

You will help with kitchen management, deliver lunches to classrooms, and maintain HACCP food safety and hygiene. The schedule is 8.00am to 3.30/4.00pm with rotating 2/3 day weeks for part-time, or five days for full-time.

Qualifications

• Garda Vetting is required and a Child Protection Course must be completed.
• Experience in catering or home cooking is an advantage.
• Willingness to move between schools within a 30-minute drive for cover.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals from scratch daily in onsite kitchens.
• Assist with busy commercial kitchen operations.
• Deliver lunches to classrooms and perform end-of-day cleanup.
• Maintain HACCP food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Kitchen management

HACCP hygiene

Job description

Full & Part Time Catering Assistants Cherrywood D18 (Prep, Cook & Serve)

School Food Company LTD

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Since 2011, The School Food Company been dedicated to serving fresh, healthy lunches that are cooked daily onsite in our kitchens which we install in schools.

Location: Cherrywood Educate Together National School, Dublin 18.

Full Time: (30-32 hours/week) Schedule: 5 days Monday to Friday.

Part-Time: (15-20 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days)

Are you a person who loves preparing fresh food? At The School Food Company, we don't just serve lunch-we make it. We are looking for hands-on Catering Assistants to join our team.

Is This Role For You? (Please Read)

To ensure you love this job, we want to be 100% transparent about what it involves:

• This is a Cooking Role: You won't just be serving. You will be peeling, chopping, prepping, and cooking ingredients from scratch every day. (We do not deal with raw meat)
• The Days Change Weekly: We operate part time roles on arotating roster (2 days one week, 3 days the next). You willnot have set days (e.g., "Mondays off"). You need to be available Monday-Friday.
• Flexibility is Key: Because of the rotating schedule, this role isnot suitable for those in part-time education or with fixed commitments on specific weekdays.

What You Will Be Doing

• Cooking from Scratch: preparing fresh, healthy meals daily in our onsite kitchens.
• Kitchen Management: Assisting with the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Service: Delivering the lunches cooked fresh onsite to classrooms. End of day clean down.
• Safety First: Maintaining high standards of HACCP food safety and hygiene.

The Schedule

• Hours: Approx. 8.00am - 3.30/4.00pm. We operate an afterschool service and this position is not restricted to term time.
• Roster: Issued one week in advance.
• Rotation: Full Time: 5 days Monday to Friday. Part Time: 2-day / 3-day weekly rotation.

What We Offer

• Training Provided: We provide full training in HACCP, cooking, and manual handling.
• Food: Lunch is provided on shifts longer than 4.5 hours.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for progression within the company.
• Great Environment: Work in a fast-paced, supportive team.

Requirements

• Mobility: You must be willing to move between schools within a 30-minute drive of your school for support/cover when needed.
• Vetting: All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and completion of a Child Protection Course.
• Experience: Experience in catering or home cooking is a massive advantage, but a positive attitude is essential!

The School Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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