Specialist Support Assistant in School in Somerset
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Somerset
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Food Preparation
Hygiene Standards
Health & Safety Compliance
Food Safety Knowledge
COSHH Awareness
Stock Management
Communication Skills
Teamwork
FULL DESCRIPTION
Specialist Support Assistant in School in Somerset
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.
- 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
- Contribute positively to the school environment as part of the team
- 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
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