Job Purpose
To actively participate in the daily duties and responsibilities noted below as directed by supervisor / manager.
Team participation is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
The basic preparation of food and beverages including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
Basic cooking duties.
Organisation and control of food service points which may include Till Operation and Cash Handling
The transferring and serving of meals and snacks including transported meals.
Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils
Maintain regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
The preparation of the dining area:
· The setting out of dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service.
· The setting of tables, laying out of cutlery, water jugs, etc.
General kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches. The cleaning of the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls.
Recording of temperatures for control purposes as required.
Securing of premises as required.
Duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
General Conditions
All duties must be carried out to comply with:
· All Legal requirements.
· Codes of Practice
All duties will be carried out in the working conditions in line with the role.
All necessary administration must be completed as required.
Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
Staff are required to be flexible and move to other locations as required to meet the needs of the service.
Training
Employees will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade.
Employees will accept training for jobs graded at higher levels than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the authority for the higher-level duties to be carried out.
NOTE:
Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non-catering staff are responsible for the cleaning of the room.
Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007
May 2025
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS |
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SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting
stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
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Other |
Willingness to undertake job related training |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
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Essential Criteria |
Method of Assessment |
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Skills/Abilities |
Effective communication skills to support team working, taking of instruction and engagement with customers. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills. Effective organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Motivation towards providing excellent food and customer service for our children and young people. |
Interview
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Values Orientation |
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools ethos and values. |
Interview |
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SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA |
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable
pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your
application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you
not being shortlisted.
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Desirable Criteria |
Method of Assessment |
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Experience |
Experience of working in a customer service or catering role. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
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