School Kitchen Assistant

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting for School Lunch Assistants (Ad Hoc) across Edinburgh. This temporary, part-time role aligns with term-time needs and typically runs 10:00–14:00, Monday to Thursday. Start date ASAP.

PVG certificate is required with costs of £59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate. You will help prepare and serve school meals, support pupils and staff, and keep kitchens and dining areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Basic food hygiene

Job description

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

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

This role requires a PVG Certificate (£59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing certificate).

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