Part time Temporary

School Lunch Assistant

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
money-bag £13.66 per hour
Posted: 18 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 60939605

About the Role

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks School Lunch Assistants for temporary, part-time, term-time work across various Edinburgh sites. Pay is £13.66 per hour. Shifts run Monday to Thursday, typically 10:00 to 14:00, though hours vary by location. Duties include preparing and serving nutritious meals, offering friendly assistance to pupils and staff, and maintaining clean, safe kitchen and dining areas. Candidates should be approachable, dependable team players with basic food hygiene knowledge. A PVG Certificate is required, costing £59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing one. Start dates are immediate, with ongoing placements available.

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit for School Lunch Assistants on a temporary basis.
Role: School Lunch Assistant
Location: Various locations 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

Apply online today!

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