Catering Assistant


Job description

To actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.

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: (a) Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service. (b) 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.
  • Securing premises 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

Post 1 - 18.75 hours per week. Post 2 - 13.75 hours per week A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID
1741227
Job ref.
25005811
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Down
Location
Bangor
Salary
£13.6288 to £14.2897 per hour.
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
13.75
Published date
22/10/2025
Closing date
03/11/2025
Worktime
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed

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