JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Catering Assistant
REPORTS TO: Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO: Catering Manager through appropriate Area Catering Manager
JOB PURPOSE
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, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the unit.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
2. Simple cooking, including reconstitution of prepared food.
3. Organising and controlling food service points.
4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks, including transported meals.
5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, and principal.
6. Maintaining contact with the central kitchen regarding service delivery.
7. Preparing the dining area: setting out tables, chairs, benches, and serving points as required; setting tables and laying out cutlery, water jugs, etc.
8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up and clearing equipment.
9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room, and equipment including floors and walls.
10. Recording temperatures for control purposes.
11. Securing premises as required.
12. Completing delegated duties related to service provision.
13. Complying with Acts of Parliament, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
14. Carrying out duties in normal working conditions.
15. Completing necessary administration.
16. Performing duties within the same grade and competence.
17. Promoting and adhering to the school's values and ethos.
Note: When part of the school premises are used for both food consumption and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for cleaning.
This job description is subject to review and may include other duties of a similar nature.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder must promote good relations and equality of opportunity.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
- Demonstrate on your application how you meet the criteria.
- Be specific about how and to what extent you meet the criteria.
- The selection process will assess these criteria.
- Shortlisting is based on the application form.
- The panel may apply desirable criteria if needed.
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Willingness to undertake job-related training.
- Assessed via application form.
SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Effective communication, team working, and customer service skills.
- Assessed via interview.
- Reflects EA’s ethos and values.
- Assessed via interview.
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Experience in customer service or catering.
- Assessed via application form.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
- Post involves regulated activity; an enhanced disclosure is required.
- The cost is borne by the applicant.
- More info at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
- View notes here.
- Benefits info here.
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