School Meals Worker - Claremorris NS 20585T

The Lunch Bag; Ireland; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lunch Bag is hiring a part-time School Meals Worker to heat and distribute meals, contributing to healthy school lunches across Ireland.

Work is 4 hours daily, Monday to Friday, aligned with the academic calendar, approx 183 workdays per year, with a competitive hourly rate of €14.65.

Qualifications

• Able to read English and follow instructions.
• Must be able to lift 14 kg.
• Able to climb stairs; some schools may not have lifts.
• Experience with food or childcare is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load pre-packaged school meals into ovens.
• Heat meals to specified temperatures according to HACCP.
• Distribute lunches to classrooms.
• Maintain stock levels.
• Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedule.
• Maintain temperature and cleaning records.
• Restock fruit bowls and distribute snacks.
• Training in HACCP and Manual Handling will be provided.

Skills

Lift 14kg

Reliable

Team player

Reading English

Job description

A little bit about us

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference - and fits into your day-to-day routine?

At The Lunch Bag, we deliver healthy, hot school meals to children across Ireland. We're the country’s leading school meal provider, and we’re on a mission to help kids build healthy habits for life.

We’re changing children’s lives, one lunch at a time. Are you flexible, bubbly, and keen to bring a little extra joy to the school day? We’re looking for people who want to help us keep driving forward and doing something great. Bonus? You’re off when the schools are!

So, what’s the job?

We’re on the hunt for School Meals Workers – reliable, cheerful folks who take pride in doing things right and bring a bit of warmth to every school day.

Think of yourself as the final link in the lunch chain – the friendly face everyone sees, and the front-line hero representing us in the school. All meals are prepared in our headquarters in Nenagh, Tipperary, and then delivered to the schools. It’s from there that you’ll take over. Your duties will consist of heating the meals in the oven and then distributing them to classrooms.

If you’re a detail addict and thought this was a little vague, here’s a list for you:

• Load pre-packaged school meals into ovens.

• Turn on oven and heat meals to specific temperature according to HACCP guidelines.

• Unload ovens and distribute lunches to classrooms.

• Ensure adequate stock levels.

• Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedule.

• Maintain temperature and cleaning records.

• Restock the fruit bowls in each classroom.

• Distribute snacks to classrooms.

• HACCP and Manual Handling Training will be provided.

What we’re looking for

Since you’ll be representing The Lunch Bag in schools, we’re looking for doers - people who are sound, good-natured, and genuinely care about doing a good job. Our values matter to us, and to keep improving the lives of children across the country, we need people who share that same goal.

We’re not asking for bodybuilders, but you do need to be able to lift 14kg boxes as part of the job. You may also need to climb some stairs – not every school in Ireland has a lift (just yet)!

Working with children is really rewarding – their cute little faces can brighten your day... just don’t let them get hungry or they’ll turn into tiny monsters! So we’re looking for someone who can work quickly, stay calm under pressure, and still do things properly.

If you’ve worked with kids or food before, great. If not, don’t let it put you off - we value people from all backgrounds and we’ll show you the ropes.

All you need is the ability to read English, follow instructions, and heat each lunch with care.

I still have questions actually…

No problem! We’re here to answer them.

• When will I work?

This job is offered on a part-time basis, 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday!

• Will I have to work all year long?

No! As schools close for the summer, we follow the academic calendar. As a result, you will work with us approx 183 days of the year and will have the rest off to enjoy some well-deserved rest!

• What benefits do I get by joining The Lunch Bag?

Well, for starters - a decent rate of pay and a genuinely supportive team who’ve got your back.

The role’s flexible, ideal if you’re looking to ease back into work or just want something steady during school terms.

And best of all? You get to be part of a lovely school environment, surrounded by friendly faces (and the occasional tiny comedian in a uniform).

• How much is it paid?

It’s THE question everybody is asking! The same way we take care of the children in the schools, we take care of our people. You will earn €14.65 per hour.