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: St Joseph's Primary School Carnacaville, Newcastle. 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
1772919
Job ref.
26003450
Job Sector
Food Production
Area
Co Down
Location
Newcastle
Salary
£13.62 - £14.28 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
17.5
Published date
29/05/2026
Closing date
12/06/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday (4 hours per day, includes 30min unpaid lunch)

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