Kitchen, café, bar & hotel jobs in Ballymena
Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours
15 kitchen, café, bar and hotel jobs open in Ballymena today, from 13 employers, including Healthcare Ireland Group, Ballykeel Primary School and Nursery Unit and Beaumont Care Homes. Where the advert gives pay (14 of them), most pay between £12.73 an hour and £16.95 an hour. 8 are part-time, 2 temporary and 4 close within a week. 3 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.
Crew MemberMcDonald's
You'll help serve customers and keep the restaurant running smoothly by preparing food, cleaning areas, and providing friendly service at McDonald's in Ballymena.
≈ £9.62 – £12.76 an hourBallymena
Catering ManagerBallykeel Primary School and Nursery Unit
You'll manage the daily operations of the school kitchen, leading the catering team to ensure high-quality meals for students and staff.
≈ £16.53 – £17.37 an hourBallymenaCloses 30 Oct
Catering ManagerSt Mary's Primary School Cushendall
You'll manage the daily operations of the school kitchen, leading the team to ensure high-quality meals for students and staff.
≈ £16.53 – £17.37 an hourBallymenaCloses 2 Nov
Mobile Catering Assistant - North Locality - 3 postsDunclug College
You'll help run the daily catering unit at Dunclug College by assisting with food preparation and ensuring a clean, efficient service for customers.
≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourBallymenaCloses 3 Nov
Catering AssistantSt Conor's College Senior Site
You'll help run the daily catering unit at St Conor's College in Ballymena, assisting with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards.
≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourBallymenaCloses 28 Oct
Kitchen PorterCreative Gardens (NI) Limited
You'll maintain cleanliness in the café's kitchen and washroom areas, which includes washing dishes and sorting general waste.
See Further InformationBallymenaCloses 6 Nov
Nights Team MemberWelcome Break
You'll work at a Welcome Break site in Ballymena, handling various tasks during the night shift. This role is part of the Applegreen Group.
≈ £13.35 an hourBallymenaCloses 19 Nov
Catering ManagerEducation Authority Northern Ireland
You'll manage the daily kitchen operations at the Education Authority Northern Ireland, preparing high-quality meals and catering services for children, young people, and staff.
≈ £16.52 – £17.36 an hourBallymenaCloses 2 Nov
Catering AssistantEmployer not named via VANRATH
You'll assist with food preparation and service for a large public sector organization in Ballymena. You will work as part of a supportive catering team.
≈ £13.21 an hourBallymena
ChefHealthcare Ireland Group
You'll be working as a Chef at Rose Court, a care and nursing home in Ballymena, preparing meals for residents.
≈ £15.03 an hourBallymenaCloses 5 Nov
CookHealthcare Ireland Group
You'll be cooking meals daily at Rose Court, a professional care and nursing home in Ballymena that provides specialist care for older people.
≈ £13.10 an hourBallymenaCloses 27 Oct
Kitchen AssistantHealthcare Ireland Group
You'll assist with kitchen duties at a residential care home in Ballymena that provides specialist support for adults with complex needs.
≈ £12.73 an hourBallymenaCloses 27 Oct
Catering Technician - Northern Regional CollegeNorthern Regional College via Riada Resourcing
You'll work as a Catering Technician at Northern Regional College in Ballymena, helping with daily food service tasks for the college.
≈ £13.21 an hourBallymenaCloses 31 Oct
Finance ManagerEmployer not named via Hays
You'll manage the company's finances and work directly with the operations team at this growing, successful business.
£50,000 – £60,000 a yearBallymenaCloses 24 Dec
Kitchen AssistantBeaumont Care Homes
You'll work as part of the kitchen team, helping the Cook Manager prepare nutritious meals for the residents at Beaumont Care Homes.
≈ £12.82 an hourBallymenaCloses 29 Oct
Getting into kitchen, café, bar and hotel work
The work: Kitchen, bar, waiting, housekeeping, reception, chefs.
Most of these jobs need no ticket or card to start.
What helps
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene — Often paid by the employer; about £15 to £30 online; some councils run courses, half a day · Antrim & Newtownabbey council guidance
- Allergen awareness — Free online from the Food Standards Agency, an hour · Food Standards Agency allergy training
- No personal licence needed for bar work in NI
Who's hiring
- Healthcare Ireland Group 3
- Ballykeel Primary School and Nursery Unit 1
- Beaumont Care Homes 1
- Creative Gardens (NI) Limited 1
- Dunclug College 1
- Education Authority Northern Ireland 1
- Hays (agency) 1
- McDonald's 1
- Riada Resourcing (agency) 1
- St Conor's College Senior Site 1
- St Mary's Primary School Cushendall 1
- VANRATH (agency) 1