Job Description
School: Broadclyst Community Primary School
Post Title: Mealtime Assistant
Responsible To: Mealtime Assistant Supervisor
Rate: £8.73 if over 25
- This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place between the Executive Headteacher and the individual concerned on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post identified below.
- In drawing up this job description the Executive Headteacher acknowledges his responsibility in those ways defined for Headteachers in his Contract of Employment, to enable the holder of this post to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities. The Executive Headteacher will consult you as appropriate during any review of these duties.
Job Purpose
To ensure that lunchtime activities are supported and managed in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures under the overall direction of the Executive Headteacher.
School Meals
- Encourage good table manners and orderly behaviour in Dining Room.
- See that drinking water is provided and assist in pouring water for young children.
- Assist young children in handling knives and forks and if necessary cut up their food.
- Encourage children to eat the meal provided and encourage them in avoidance of waste. • Supervise the orderly return of empties to a given point.
- Wipe down tables between sittings.
- Clean up after spillage of food, water or sickness in dining area during the service of the meal
General
- Undertake training as required at the school or at an alternative venue.
- Report to Head of Schools any untoward circumstances.
- Assist as required in order to care for the safety and well-being of children.
Hours of Work
- Normal hours are 11:30am to 1:45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
- Hours and times of work may be varied at any time in accordance with pupil numbers to meet the needs of the school.
- On occasions, you may be required to work overtime.
Physical Demands
- Standing, carrying of dishes, setting up of tables.
Working Environment
- School buildings
- Dining Hall.
