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
- Willingness to undertake job related training.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.
Further Information
Location: Fairview Primary School, Ballyclare The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Job 1 :- Monday - Friday - 8.30 - 10.30am Job 2:- 2 days per week (Monday and Friday only) - 9am - 2.30pm includes half hour unpaid lunch
- Vacancy ID
- 1757812
- Job ref.
- 26000710
- Job Sector
- Hotel and Catering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Ballyclare
- Salary
- £13.62 to £14.28 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 10
- Published date
- 03/02/2026
- Closing date
- 17/02/2026
- Worktime
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