School Lunch Assistant

A little bit about us

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference - and fits into your day-to-day routine

At The Lunch Bag we deliver healthy hot school meals to children across Ireland. Were the countrys leading school meal provider and were on a mission to help children build healthy habits for life.

Were changing childrens lives one lunch at a time. Are you flexible bubbly and keen to bring a little extra joy to the school day Were looking for people who want to help us keep driving forward and doing something great. Bonus Youre off when the schools are!

So whats the job

Were on the hunt for School Lunch Assistant reliable cheerful poeple who take pride in doing things right and bring a bit of warmth to every school day.

Think of yourself as the final link in the lunch chain. All meals are prepared in our headquarters in Nenagh Tipperary and then delivered to the Hot Drop Locations. Its from there that youll take over. Your duties will consist of heating the meals in the oven loading them into vans and driving them to the schools.

If youre a detail addict and thought this was a little vague heres a list for you:

• Load pre-packaged school meals into ovens.
• Turn on oven and heat meals to specific temperature according to HACCP guidelines.
• Unload ovens and load into vans.
• Drive the lunches in a company vehicle to the local schools
• Ensure adequate stock levels.
• Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedule.
• Maintain temperature and cleaning records.
• HACCP and Manual Handling Training will be provided.

What were looking for

Since youll be representing The Lunch Bag in schools were looking for doers - people who are sound good-natured and genuinely care about doing a good job. Our values matter to us and to keep improving the lives of children across the country we need people who share that same goal.

Were not asking for bodybuilders but you do need to be able to lift 14kg boxes as part of the job. You may also need to climb some stairs not every facility in Ireland has a lift

Working for children is really rewarding their cute little faces can brighten your day... just dont let them get hungry or theyll turn into tiny monsters! So were looking for someone who can work quickly stay calm under pressure and still do things properly.

All you need is the ability to read English have full clean Irish driving licence and heat each lunch with care.

I still have questions actually

No problem! Were here to answer them.

When will I work

This job is offered on a part-time basis 5 hours a day Monday through Friday!

Will I have to work all year long

No! As schools close for the summer we follow the academic calendar. As a result you will work with us approx 183 days of the year and will have the rest off to enjoy some well-deserved rest! Our staff sign on to Social Welfare as Educational Sector Workers during the summer months.

What benefits do I get by joining The Lunch Bag

Well for starters - a genuinely supportive team whove got your back.

The roles flexible ideal if youre looking to ease back into work or just want something steady during school terms.

How much is it paid

Its THE question everybody is asking! The same way we take care of the children in the schools we take care of our people. You will earn 14.00 per hour 50c above minimum wage.