Catering Assistant

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

• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Experience of working in a customer service or catering role

Further Information

Location: Carrowdore Primary School, Castle Place, Carrowdore, Newtownards, BT22 2JJA.

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.

Salary: £13.62 – £14.28 per hour. No. of vacancies: 1. Contract Type: Permanent. Weekly hours: 12.5. Worktime: Monday – Friday, 10.30am – 1.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. Closing date: 19/09/2025. Published date: 05/09/2025.