Lunchtime Assistant

Turvey Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Turvey Primary School is seeking a part-time catering assistant to support our dining service. The role covers preparing the dining area, serving meals, cleaning and maintaining high hygiene standards in a school environment.

The post is 7.5 hours per week during term time plus training days, with a schedule around 11:30–1:00. The job involves teamwork with the catering staff and school kitchen, ensuring a smooth and hygienic service for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining area by setting tables and chairs and rearranging furniture as required.
• Prepare the food service area and equipment for daily meal service.
• Serve meals and beverages while considering dietary and hygiene rules.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, and other utensils.
• Clean all catering areas daily to required standards.
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Assist with training, and report equipment defects to the School Manager.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure efficient dining and catering service.

Job description

Turvey Primary is a happy, friendly, village school that caters for 4 to 11 year olds. There are currently 78 pupils on roll organised into 5 classes. There are 18 members of staff in total who work well as a team.

Our last OFSTED inspection was in July 2026 and we were graded as a Exceptional for wellbeing and development and strong standard in all other areas. As a School of Character, we are committed to strong values and virtues, and expect all staff to share and promote our character education ethos in their work with children.

The post is for 7.5 hours per week (term time only plus training days). Monday to Friday from 11.30-1pm.

MAIN DUTIES

To prepare the dining area which includes moving and setting up tables and chairs and other furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.

To prepare the food service area, hot trolley and other equipment in the hall for the efficient and effective service of the meal. (Meals are prepared elsewhere and are delivered hot to the school on a daily basis)

To serve the food and beverages in an appropriate manner taking into account special dietary requirements and food hygiene rules.

To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment.

To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard.

To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations standards.

To undergo training, both on and off the job, as required.

To inform the School Manager of any defects in equipment or of premises not meeting Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene Regulations standards.

To undertake such other related duties as are required to ensure the dining area and the kitchen are in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is efficient and effective.

To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering service.

Please see the attached files for more details. Visits to the school are encouraged, please telephone the school office to make an appointment