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Role: Lunch Site Support
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Hours: From 15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Rota TBC
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Driving: Full UK Driving Licence required
Start: November 2025
Age Requirement: Over 18’s only due to lone working
As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Lunch Site Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School.
About The Role
As the Lunch Site Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and care, ensuring pupils and staff enjoy safe, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve breakfast, breaktime, and lunchtime meals to pupils and staff
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
* Manage stock, place food orders, and monitor supplies
* Comply with Health & Safety, food safety, and hygiene legislation
* Support pupil care by being aware of allergies and following safeguarding procedures
* Undertake additional cleaning tasks to maintain overall standards
* Assist in minor first aid incidents under the guidance of the registered first aider
* Contribute positively to the school environment as part of the team
Person Specification
* Knowledge of food safety, COSHH, and cleaning best practices
* Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team
* Good personal hygiene and ability to follow instructions
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Physically capable of carrying out manual tasks, including lifting
* Willingness to undertake training and adapt to school needs
This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of our pupils every day.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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