School Catering Assistant

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts seeks a School Catering Assistant for a public sector client in Niddrie, offering £13.66 per hour. This part-time, temporary role runs Monday to Thursday, typically from 10:00 to 14:00 during term time, with an immediate start. Duties involve preparing and serving nutritious meals, delivering friendly service to pupils and staff, maintaining clean kitchen and dining spaces, washing dishes, and disposing of waste. Candidates should work well within a supportive team. A valid PVG certificate is required, costing £59 for a new application or £18 for an update. This position suits reliable individuals seeking consistent daytime hours within a school environment.

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 North East and South East 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).

• Help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious school meals
• Provide friendly, helpful service to pupils and staff
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and safe
• Cleaning dishes and removing kitchen waste
• Work in a supportive and welcoming team

• Approachable, dependable and a team player
• Basic food hygiene knowledge (helpful but not essential)
• Able to stay calm and organised during busy periods