School Dining Hall Assistant: Kid-Centric Service

Thomas Franks Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet discounts

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced leave

Cycle to work

Refer a friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is recruiting a friendly Dining Hall Assistant for a South East London school environment. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with responsibilities for serving meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and supporting children during lunch service.

You will work closely with the kitchen team to deliver a welcoming dining experience, manage food allergies, and uphold food hygiene procedures in a busy, educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, school or customer service desirable.
• Experience with children desirable but not essential.
• Genuine interest in food and customer service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Capable of working in a busy environment while maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the serving of food and drinks to children, staff and guests.
• Encourage healthy eating and provide friendly service.
• Follow allergen procedures for meals.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Set up dining hall before service and ensure cleanliness.
• Clear tables and tidy dining hall after service.
• Work with kitchen to ensure high-quality service.
• Provide a welcoming customer service experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe dining hall environment.
• Carry out other duties to support catering operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is recruiting a friendly Dining Hall Assistant for a South East London school environment. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with responsibilities for serving meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and supporting children during lunch service.

You will work closely with the kitchen team to deliver a welcoming dining experience, manage food allergies, and uphold food hygiene procedures in a busy, educational setting.