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Canteen Operative
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Prepares and delivers hot school meals to children, following HACCP guidelines and maintaining temperature and cleaning records.
About this role
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. We're the country’s leading school meal provider, and we’re on a mission to help children build healthy habits for life.
We’re changing children’s lives, one lunch at a time. Are you flexible, bubbly, and keen to bring a little extra joy to the school day? We’re looking for people who want to help us keep driving forward and doing something great. Bonus? You’re off when the schools are!
So, what’s the job?
We’re on the hunt for a Canteen Lunch Operative.
If you’re a detail addict and thought this was a little vague, here’s 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 crates.
Bring the lunches to the canteen.
Ensure adequate stock levels.
Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedule.
Maintain temperature and cleaning records.
HACCP and Manual Handling Training will be provided.
Approximate hours 9:30-4:30pm
Rate of pay - €14.65 per hour.
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