Catering Assistants Carlow (Prep, Cook & Serve)
Since 2011, 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 1: Our schools in Carlow Town. Contract: Part-Time (10-18 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days)
Location 2: Borris National School, Borris, Carlow Part-Time (10-18 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days) and Full Time (28.75 hours/week) Monday to Friday. Must have a full clean drivers licence and car for position in Borris National School.
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: 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. 8.30am - 2.30pm. Ability to start at 7.30am an advantage for cover purposes.
Roster: Issued one week in advance.
Rotation: Part time: You will work a 2-day / 3-day weekly rotation.
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 company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
INDLP
End date 20/05/2026
Location 1: Our schools in Carlow Town. Contract: Part-Time (10-18 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days)
Location 2: Borris National School, Borris, Carlow Part-Time (10-18 hours/week) Schedule: 2 / 3 day Rotating Roster (No set days) and Full Time (28.75 hours/week) Monday to Friday. Must have a full clean drivers licence and car for position in Borris National School.
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: 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. 8.30am - 2.30pm. Ability to start at 7.30am an advantage for cover purposes.
Roster: Issued one week in advance.
Rotation: Part time: You will work a 2-day / 3-day weekly rotation.
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 company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
INDLP
End date 20/05/2026
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