Advertisement for Canteen Staff

We currently have the following vacancy to join our Canteen team, on a part-time, permanent basis from January 2022.

GENERAL CATERING ASSISTANT (part-time)

11.55am to 3.10pm – Monday to Friday


Duties include washing dishes, preparing food and general kitchen tasks.

General catering experience is preferred but not essential. Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Applicants should have good behaviour-management skills and an understanding of children’s differing needs. Previous experience within a school setting is preferable. Applicants must be tolerant, able to work unsupervised, discreet and must be able to maintain confidentiality. It is also essential that applicants are reliable and adaptable.


The salary for the above role is £9.5049 – £9.6945 per hour. The starting point will be determined by experience.

A daily lunch allowance of £2.80 applies for each position.

To apply for the above position, please forward an up-to-date CV to info@balacademy.ballymena.ni.sch.uk

The closing date for receipt of CVs is Wednesday 8th December 2021 (5.00pm).

We reserve the right to enhance the aforementioned criteria in the event of an unprecedented response in order to facilitate shortlisting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Job Description – General Assistant – Dec ’21