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.
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
Hours per Week Post 1 - 15 hours per week Post 2 - 10 hours per week Working Pattern Monday - Friday Post 1 - 3.5 hours per day. 10.15am-1 45pm (includes 30 mins unpaid lunch) Post 2 - 2.5 hours per day. 11.15am-1 45pm (includes 30 mins unpaid lunch) A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website by following the Apply Direct button. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1757245
- Job ref.
- 26000619
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Leaney Primary School, Ballymoney
- Salary
- £13.62 to £14.28 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 10
- Published date
- 29/01/2026
- Closing date
- 12/02/2026
- Worktime
- Monday to Friday, See Further Information