Lunchtime Assistant (Barrow Hill Site, Chesterfield)
Monarch Education are recruiting for a Lunchtime Assistant to join an Alternative Provision in the Barrow Hill area of Chesterfield. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in catering, hospitality, school kitchens, care settings, or anyone looking to support young people within an educational environment.
The successful candidate will support the smooth running of the lunchtime provision, ensuring meals are served efficiently and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for learners and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve lunches to learners and staff
- Prepare hot drinks and toast as required
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas
- Wash and put away equipment and utensils
- Support with general kitchen duties and tidying up
- Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are followed
- Contribute to a positive and welcoming lunchtime environment
Requirements
- Previous catering, hospitality, kitchen, school or care experience desirable
- Reliable, punctual and well organised
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices
- Positive attitude and willingness to support within an educational setting
Working Hours
- 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Monday to Friday
- Minimal to no food preparation required
- Meals are delivered from another school, therefore this is not a chef role
- Immediate start available
Why Join Monarch Education?
- Flexible work opportunities
- Leading provider and Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Dedicated consultant support
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.
