Lunch Site Support

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provider in the UK is seeking a Lunch Site Assistant to ensure safe and nutritious meals for pupils and staff. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, managing stock, and supporting pupil care. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of food safety protocols and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers various benefits, including life assurance and access to mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters"

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, COSHH, and cleaning best practices.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks, including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage stock, place food orders, and monitor supplies.
• Comply with health and hygiene legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety

Ability to build positive relationships

Good personal hygiene

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

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.

The role is based at Wessex Lodge School, which comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. Students aged 6 to 18 study a broad curriculum that includes animal care, horticulture, DT, forest school, and sporting activities.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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of 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