Rafters School Food

19/02/2023

Our ovens will be on bright and early Monday morning to have these treats ready for 11am.

19/02/2023

Welcome back to all our students in all our schools after the Mid Term. Another great week ahead with lots on offer. Our ever popular Chicken Curry, Bangers and Mash and Caesar Salad feature this week in addition to so many other menu choices.

01/08/2022

We are looking to recruit a Unit Chef Manager for our Schools in Naas and Newbridge. These positions would suit the parent or guardian of school going children, as when the school is closed for holidays or mid term you would have the time off. The role is Monday to Friday 7.45am to 2.30pm.
We are offering a very attractive salary package for the successful candidate. The unit chef manager would be responsible for the production of hot and cold lunch items to the students and staff in our schools. If you are interested in finding out some more on this role, please email us a recent cv to [email protected] and we will take it from there.

04/05/2022

01/03/2022

Next Weeks Menu Commencing on Monday March 7th is below

01/03/2022

A selection of some of out Hot Lunch Items. The tin foil containers are purely for the photos. All lunch is served in a kraft cardboard tray which is fully recycable.

01/03/2022

We are delighted to be providing our catering service to the students of Mountrath Community College. This weeks menu for Mountrath Community College and all our schools is below.

04/08/2021

This position is school based and as such there will be no requirement to work during the school holidays, October mid term, Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. The position is based in a school approx 3 miles outside of Tullamore town. The hours of work are 10.30am to 1.30pm Monday through to Thursday, however there may be occasions where you would be required to work from 8.00am to 1.30pm, so some flexiblity would be required. The position is suitable for the parent/guardian of school going children due to the nature of the hours involved and no requirement to work during school holidays.

The ability to work on your own initative and to have a pleasant and outgoing personality is essential. The position involves the preparation and serving of salads, filled baguettes, panini's, and some hot menu items. Experience while desirable is not essential as full training will be given.

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to use hand sanitiser throughout the day and the wearing of a face mask is essential during your shift.

03/02/2021

HOMEMADE SODA BREAD

Ireland’s most famous bread, easy to make and on the table in less than 45 minutes.

250g plain white flour
250g wholemeal flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
400ml buttermilk

The acid in the buttermilk reacts with the bicarbonate of soda and creates the rise.

1. Put all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Make a well in the centre and add buttermilk, you will end up with a sticky dough.
3. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a ball and flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand.
4. Heat your oven to 200oC/Gas 6.
5. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and lightly flour.
6. Put the dough onto the baking tray and mark into quarters with a large sharp knife cutting deeply into the dough and dust with flour.
7. Bake for 30 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
8. Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Eat on the day of baking or toast it the following day.

Enjoy