At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in food preparation and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Mount Charles Group, a leading facilities management company with family values.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days' annual leave, pension scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, great career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team and make a difference in people's dining experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for customer service and basic food hygiene knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
Location: Magherafelt - Northern Regional College
Quantity of Posts Available: 1
Salary: £13.45
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!
We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team based at Northern Regional College, Magherafelt. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.
Working Pattern: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 14:30pm, Term Time Role
Rewards:
- 20 days' annual leave (Pro-rata)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
- Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
- Company Events
The Role:
- Assist in the preparation, service and sales of all food and beverages for the unit
- Provide the highest level of customer service in a consistent approach to anyone who uses the facility
- Work as part of the team to ensure service is delivered on time and to a consistently high standard
- Carry out all cleaning duties as per instruction from line manager or per unit cleaning rota
- Ensure kitchen and service areas are always clean and tidy
- Clear rooms of any trays, flasks
- Be responsible for cash handling duties under your control
- Keep up to date with current promotions and new products
- Comply with all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards
- Comply with all HACCP regulations as necessary
- Follow procedures as directed on the correct handling and use of all cleaning materials
- Complete any administration as requested which may include recording of food temperatures, updating cleaning schedules, cashing up tills and recording daily sales figures on the system
- Assist with effective management of stock control
The Person:
- Demonstrable passion for providing good customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good navigation and time management
- Workable knowledge of HACCP regulations
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis
The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.
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Closing date: Wed 22 July 2026
Food Service Assistant in Magherafelt employer: Mount Charles
Mount Charles Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises a family-oriented work culture, offering a supportive environment where employees are valued as the greatest asset. With competitive benefits such as a company pension scheme, employee assistance programmes, and opportunities for personal growth, working as a Food Service Assistant at Northern Regional College in Magherafelt provides a fulfilling experience in a world-leading facilities management company. Join us to enjoy a rewarding career while making a positive impact on our community.
