Catering Assistant

Sullivan Upper School in Holywood is currently seeking two part-time Catering Assistants to join its staff with immediate effect. If you thrive in a vibrant environment, we would love to hear from you.

Catering Assistant - multiple roles available
Holywood, BT18 9EP

• 16 hours per week from 11.30 to 14:30 + one additional hour per week
• Receive on the job training and Food Hygiene certification
• NJC point 2: £11.9149 per hour
• Term time, with retainer when school is closed
• Generous holiday allowance
• Participation in the NILGOSC superannuation scheme

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The Silver Robin restaurant serves both the secondary and preparatory departments of Sullivan Upper School. It is extremely popular with both pupils and staff, serving on average over 550 meals per day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls
• The basic preparation of food and beverages including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment
• Simple cooking using the reconstitution of prepared food
• Organisation and control of food service point
• Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals
• Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents, staff, visitors and the Principal
• Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points including laying out cutlery, water jugs etc
• General kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches
• Recording of temperatures for control purposes as required
• Securing of premises as required
• Operating the till
• Providing excellent customer service

The above is not an exhaustive list - please refer to the job description for this role (this is available upon request or from the Sullivan Upper School website).

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a Catering Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent food and customer service. The ideal candidate should have:

Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to work well on their own, as well as under direct supervision
• The ability to work well in a dynamic environment

Please Note: This role is physically demanding, you will need to be comfortable carrying out all duties associated with the post including lifting and moving pots; loading and unloading dishwasher; sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning of equipment and server.

Personal Qualities:

• Clean and tidy
• Have the ability to communicate well with both staff and pupils
• Be an enthusiastic and flexible team player

The full person specification is available upon request and is included in the information about the post on the school website).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on NJC Scales (£11.9149 per hour)
• Opportunities for career development
• Generous holiday allowance, including 13 statutory holidays and 22 days' annual leave (26 days after 5 years' service)
• The option of a daily school meal (a daily charge of £0.30 is deducted from pay)

About Sullivan Upper School:

Sullivan Upper School is a large co-educational and interdenominational voluntary grammar school situated on 25 acres of grounds on the edge of Holywood, overlooking Belfast Lough. There are at present 1,250 pupils in the school, some 180 of them in the Preparatory Department. It is owned and managed in all its affairs by the Board of Governors of the School, which is drawn from the local community and reflects the main religious denominations of Holywood. The school is funded directly by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland.

If you are seeking a rewarding career, don’t hesitate to apply and join Sullivan Upper School today!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application form.

Close date: Monday 29 January 2024 at 12.00

Interview date: Wednesday 21 February 2024 currently the proposed date

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Access NI check.

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