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.

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.

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. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website by following the Apply Direct button.

Vacancy ID
1750733
Job ref.
25007002
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Down
Location
Bangor
Salary
£13.62 to £14.28 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
13.75
Published date
16/12/2025
Closing date
02/01/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday 11.15am - 2.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break

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