Lunch Site Support

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Lunch Site Assistant in Greater London to maintain high standards of food preparation and hygiene. This role involves preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of food safety, be flexible, reliable, and able to build positive relationships with students. Training will be provided as needed and the role requires physical capability for manual tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, breaktime, and lunchtime meals.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage stock and monitor supplies.
• Comply with Health & Safety and food hygiene legislation.
• Support pupil care and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Undertake additional cleaning tasks.
• Assist in minor first aid incidents.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety

Good personal hygiene

Ability to build positive relationships

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Lunch Site Assistant

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.

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

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