Midday Lunch Supervisor

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Role: Midday Lunch Supervisor

Hours: 15 Hours per Week

Salary: Up to £7931.04 per Annum

Location: Meoncross School

Contract: Term-Time / Part Time

About Meoncross School

At Meoncross, we believe that every child’s educational journey should be as unique as they are. Our holistic approach ensures that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive both academically and personally. Here, every child is encouraged to say, “I can be the best possible ME.”

As a proud through school for children aged 2.5 to 16 years, we welcome students at any point in their educational journey. Whether it’s starting ‘big school’ in Reception, transitioning to Juniors in Year 3, or moving to Upper School in Year 7, we are here to support them every step of the way.

While we celebrate high academic achievement, we also prioritize wellbeing, knowing that happy children are high-achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the qualities they need to build bright futures.

Role Purpose

As a Midday Lunch Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring that pupils enjoy a safe, positive, and well-supervised lunchtime experience. Working collaboratively with the wider school team, you will uphold our values, support pupil wellbeing, and contribute to a caring and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.
• Operate tills accurately and efficiently while providing excellent customer service to pupils and staff.
• Promote good table manners, hygiene, and respectful behaviour within the dining hall.
• Support meal service, assist pupils as needed, clear tables, and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, health and safety, and encourage recycling and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with school and catering staff to support pupil welfare and address any concerns.
• Complete food safety duties, including stock rotation, temperature checks, and food waste monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality, attend required training, and contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Catering Manager, Headteacher, or Senior Leadership Team.

What You Will Bring

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships with children and young people
• Flexible approach to working
• Willingness to undertake training
• Resilience
• Good standard of personal hygiene
• Awareness of Health and Safety (desirable)

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

Meoncross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged! We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.