Full & Part Time Catering Assistants Tipperary Town (Prep, …

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

Location: St. Ailbe's Vocational School, Tipperary Town, Tipperary.

Contract:

1. Full-Time Catering Assistant (25-28 hours per week) Monday to Friday.
2. Part-Time Catering Assistant (10-15 hours per week) 2 / 3 days per week, no set days, roster issued 1 week in advance.

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 part time positions (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 students at each break, which also involves cash handling.

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

The Schedule

Hours: Approx. 08:00 am - 2:30pm.

Roster: Issued one week in advance.

Rotation: Monday to Friday.

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 School Food Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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End date 09/06/2026