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About The Role
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. 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.
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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
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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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