School Kitchen Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is seeking a School Lunch Assistant for ad hoc temporary work across Edinburgh. This part-time, term-time role pays £13.66 per hour with typical shifts 10:00–14:00, Monday to Thursday, in school environments.

Role involves preparing and serving meals, delivering friendly service to pupils and staff, and maintaining clean, safe kitchen and dining spaces. PVG certification is required; immediate start available.

Qualifications

• PVG certificate is required for school environment.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious school meals.
• Provide friendly service to pupils and staff.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe.
• Work in a supportive and welcoming team.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Education

PVG certificate

Job description

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks a School Kitchen Assistant for ad hoc temporary work across Edinburgh. This part-time, term-time position pays £13.66 per hour, with shifts typically running 10:00 to 14:00, Monday to Thursday. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, offer friendly service to pupils and staff, and maintain clean, safe kitchen and dining spaces. We value approachable, dependable individuals who work well within a supportive team.

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit for School Lunch Assistants on an ad hoc temporary basis.

A PVG certificate is required; new applications cost £59, while renewals are £18. Starting immediately, this ongoing role suits those seeking flexible daytime hours within a school environment. Candidates should be reliable and comfortable with food handling.

Role: School Lunch Assistant (Ad Hoc)

Location: Across Edinburgh

Pay: £13.66 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday (Hours can differ dependent on location but typically 10:00-14:00)

Duration: Temporary Ongoing (This is a part-time, term-time position)

Start Date: ASAP

Role Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious school meals
• Provide friendly, helpful service to pupils and staff
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe
• Work in a supportive and welcoming team

What we look for

• Approachable, dependable and a team player
• Basic food hygiene knowledge (helpful but not essential)
• Able to stay calm and organised during busy periods