Catering Assistant


Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor. Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

Responsibilities

  • Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
  • Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
  • Organising and controlling food service points.
  • Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
  • Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
  • Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
  • Preparing the dining area: Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service. Setting tables, laying out of cutlery, water jugs, etc.
  • Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches.
  • Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
  • Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Willingness to undertake job related training.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Location - Harmony Primary School, Belfast.

Vacancy ID
1735212
Job ref.
25005078
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
£13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
25
Published date
12/09/2025
Closing date
26/09/2025
Worktime
Monday - Friday times to be confirmed.

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