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 criteria 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.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Able to undertake job related training.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.
Further Information
Location: St Colman's Primary School Dromore, Dromore Work Time: 09:30am - 2:20pm Monday - Thursday and 10am - 2:20pm on Friday. This includes a 20 minute unpaid break. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1754875
- Job ref.
- 26000277)
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Dromore
- Salary
- £13.62 - £14.28 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 22
- Published date
- 16/01/2026
- Closing date
- 30/01/2026
- Worktime
- 9:30am-2:20pm Monday - Thursday and 10am-2:20pm Friday