Part Time Catering Assistant Kilkenny (Prep, Cook & Serve)

Since 2011, The School Food Company been dedicated to serving fresh, healthy lunches that are cooked daily onsite in our kitchens which we install in schools.

Location: Presentation Primary School, Parnell Street, Gardens, Kilkenny. Contract: Part-Time (10-18 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days)

Are you a person who loves preparing fresh food? At The School Food Company, we don't just serve lunch-we make it. We are looking for hands-on Catering Assistants to join our team.

Is This Role For You? (Please Read)

To ensure you love this job, we want to be 100% transparent about what it involves:

 This is a Cooking Role: You won't just be serving. You will be peeling, chopping, prepping, and cooking ingredients from scratch every day. (We do not deal with raw meat)

 The Days Change Weekly: We operate on a rotating roster (2 days one week, 3 days the next). You will not have set days (e.g., "Mondays off"). You need to be available Monday-Friday.

 Flexibility is Key: Because of the rotating schedule, this role is not suitable for those in part-time education or with fixed commitments on specific weekdays.

What You Will Be Doing

 Cooking from Scratch: preparing fresh, healthy meals daily in our onsite kitchens.

 Kitchen Management: Assisting with the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

 Service: Delivering the lunches cooked fresh onsite to classrooms. End of day clean down.

 Safety First: Maintaining high standards of HACCP food safety and hygiene.

The Schedule

 Hours: Approx. 8.00/8.45am - 2.30pm.

 Roster: Issued one week in advance.

 Rotation: Part time: You will work a 2-day / 3-day weekly rotation.

 Term time working hours.

What We Offer

 Training Provided: We provide full training in HACCP, cooking, and manual handling.

 Food: Lunch is provided on shifts longer than 4.5 hours.

 Career Growth: Opportunities for progression within the company.

 Great Environment: Work in a fast-paced, supportive team.

Requirements

 Mobility: You must be willing to move between schools within a 30-minute drive of your school for support/cover when needed.

 Vetting: All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and completion of a Child Protection Course.

 Experience: Experience in catering or home cooking is a massive advantage, but a positive attitude is essential!

Ready to get cooking? Apply now to join the team!

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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