School Lunch Assistant

  • Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
  • Apr 17, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

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 (EH15)
Pay: £13.66 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday (hours differ depend on location
Duration: Temporary Ongoing (part-time and term-time)
Start Date: Immediate

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

Why apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to:
  • Earn extra income during school hours
  • Support your local community
  • Build catering experience in a friendly environment
  • Keep your afternoons, evenings, weekends and Fridays free

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you - apply online today!