Since ****, 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: Our schools in Tralee, Co.
Kerry.
Contract: Part-Time ****** 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?
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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 am - 2:30pm.
Roster: Issued one week in advance.
Rotation: You will work a 2-day / 3-day weekly rotation.
Holidays: You get time off during midterms, Christmas, Easter, and Summer (Note: This is unpaid time off).
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 School Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer INDLP