Published 2026-02-03
Since 2011, we've been dedicated to serving fresh, healthy lunches that are cooked daily onsite in our kitchens which we install in schools.
Location: Newport College, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Contract: Part-Time (10-15 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 : 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. 8:00 am - 2:15pm. Half day every Friday.
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
