Food Service Assistant

Job ref: RF-2601-62 Location: Banbridge - Newbridge School Quantity of Posts Available: 1 Salary: £12.71 Per Hour Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team based at our site Newbridge College Banbridge. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 20 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm Rewards: 20 days annual leave Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service Company Events The Role: Assist in the preparation, service and sales of all food and beverages for the unit Preparation of service counter (including placing food and beverages in appropriate containers and correct utensils are available) Provide the highest level of customer service in a consistent approach to anyone who uses the facility Work as part of the team to ensure service is delivered on time and an to a consistently high standard Carry out all cleaning duties as per instruction from line manager or per unit cleaning rota Carry out cooking duties if necessary Ensure kitchen and service areas are always clean and tidy and assist with waste removal. Clear and wash dishes in the dining area as required Be responsible for cash handling duties under your control Assist, when required, with the moving and setting up of furniture for catering purposes in designated areas. Report defective equipment/ utensils/ work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues The Person: Make customers aware of current offers and upsell additional products where possible Ensure all customer suggestions, comments or complaints are reported to the Line Manager. Ensure all customers are served in a quick and efficient manner. Ensure all clothing, including footwear and personal hygiene is of the highest standards in accordance with company guidelines at all times. Essential Criteria: Demonstrable passion for providing good customer service Excellent communication skills Desirable Criteria: Workable knowledge of HACCP regulations Basic food hygiene certificate The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. Please note, the successful applicant\'s job offer will be subject to providing a five-year, traceable employment history. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Closing date: Mon 27 April 2026 Salary: GBP 12.71 per hour

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