Lunchtime Coordinator

Grow and Thrive Limited; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-hour contract

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Aspens Services, a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food, is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to join our school dining hall team. You will help run queues, support positive behaviour, and create a safe, welcoming environment during the lunch period.

This term-time, zero-hour role offers Monday to Friday shifts with no late nights or weekends, and pays £12.71 per hour. We value teamwork, safeguarding, and a dedication to great service in schools.

Qualifications

• Team player capable of thriving in a busy catering team.
• Experience in fast-paced service environments.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Dining Halls: Oversee the lunch hall, manage queues, and be a friendly contact for pupils.
• Monitoring & guiding behaviour: Encourage positive interactions and uphold behaviour policy.
• Ensuring Safety & safeguarding: Maintain a safe environment and follow safeguarding standards.
• Dining setup & care: Help set up tables, clear spills, and pack away equipment after service.
• Front-line support: Deliver polite support to students and staff during lunch.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced service

Health & safety basics

Job description

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Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals; we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The Role:

As a lunchtime supervisor, you will be a vital part of our school community, ensuring that lunch breaks run smoothly, safely, and enjoyably for all. From managing the dining hall queues to supporting positive behaviour, you will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and organised environment during the lunchtime rush.

Key Responsibilities include:

Supervising Dining Halls: Oversee the lunch hall, assist with queue management, and serve as a friendly, approachable point of contact for pupils.

Monitoring & Guiding Behaviour: Encourage positive interactions, help resolve minor disputes, and uphold the school's positive behaviour policy.

Ensuring Safety & Safeguarding: Maintain a safe environment, record any incidents, and strictly follow child protection and safeguarding standards.

Dining Setup & Care: Help set up lunch tables, clear up accidental spills, and pack away equipment safely after service.

Front-Line Support: Deliver friendly, polite support to all students and staff throughout the lunch period.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

You’re a team player and thrive as part of a busy team

You have previous fast-paced service experience

You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance:

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

This vacancy is a zero-hour contract, based around term time, meaning hours may vary

£12.71 per hour

Career Growth and Development:

Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.

Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.