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.
We are currently recruiting for full and part time catering assistants.
Locations: Comeragh College, Tinvane, Carrick on Suir, Tipperary
Contract:
Full Time: 20-25 hours/week Schedule: 5 days Monday to Friday
Part Time:10-18 hours/week Schedule: 2 day / 3 day rotation
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 for the part time roles (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: Serving the students from the canteen, both food service and cash/card handling involved. End of day clean down.
Safety First: Maintaining high standards of HACCP food safety and hygiene.
The Schedule
Hours: Approx. 8.00am - 2.30pm. Half day Friday.
Roster: Issued one week in advance.
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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