Lunch Site Support

FIRSTGROUP PLC; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Lunch Site Support Assistant to maintain high food preparation standards and ensure a safe meal environment for pupils. The ideal candidate will have skills in food safety and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and managing stock. This role requires a Full UK Driving Licence and is term-time only, starting in November 2025. Join a supportive team and contribute to enriching student experiences.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and adapt to school needs.
• Experience in a food-related role would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage stock and monitor supplies.
• Support pupil care following safeguarding procedures.
• Assist in minor first aid incidents when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety

Ability to work independently

Good personal hygiene

Ability to build positive relationships

Physically capable for manual tasks

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Role: Lunch Site Support Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA Salary: £13.25 per hour Hours: From 15 hours per week Monday to Friday Rota TBC Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Driving: Full UK Driving Licence required Start: November 2025 Age Requirement: Over 18s only due to lone working As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Lunch Site Support Assistant to join our close‑knit team at Wessex Lodge School.

About the Role

As the Lunch Site Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and care, ensuring pupils and staff enjoy safe, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, breaktime, and lunchtime meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
• Manage stock, place food orders, and monitor supplies
• Comply with Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene legislation
• Support pupil care by being aware of allergies and following safeguarding procedures
• Undertake additional cleaning tasks to maintain overall standards
• Assist in minor first aid incidents under the guidance of the registered first aider
• Contribute positively to the school environment as part of the team

Person Specification

• Knowledge of food safety, COSHH, and cleaning best practices
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team
• Good personal hygiene and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks, including lifting
• Willingness to undertake training and adapt to school needs

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities. Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner‑led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student. The established staff team comes from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised within this school. If you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running in 2024.

Benefits

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100+ discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support