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

  • Ability to undertake job related training.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience of working in a customer service or catering role.

Further Information

Location - Ballynahinch-Saintfield High School. Work time - The successful candidiate will be working 2 days per week for 2.4 hours per day times to be confirmed. Please note that this is a job share post where you will cover two days which has a total of 4.8 hours per week. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID
1764627
Job ref.
26001419
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Down
Location
Ballynahinch
Salary
£13.62 - £14.28 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
4.8
Published date
12/03/2026
Closing date
26/03/2026
Worktime
See Further Information.

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