Part time Temporary

School Lunch Assistant

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
money-bag £13.66 per hour
Posted: 10 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 09 August 2026
Ref: 60380209

About the Role

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting a School Lunch Assistant to join a public sector client in Edinburgh. This part-time, temporary role runs term-time, starting August 2026, with typical hours Monday to Thursday, 10:00–14:00, paying £13.66 per hour. The School Lunch Assistant will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, provide friendly service to pupils and staff, and maintain clean, safe kitchen and dining areas. The role requires an approachable, dependable team player comfortable in a supportive environment. A PVG Certificate is needed, costing £59 for a new application or £18 to update an existing one.

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: 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: Beginning of August 2026
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
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