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Unit Manager Mayfield Community School

The Lunch Bag


Job Location:

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A little bit about us

Looking for a job that actually makes a difference - and gives you something new every day

At Fresh Today trading as NanMul we deliver healthy hot school meals to teenagers across Ireland. Were the countrys leading school meal provider and were on a mission to help teenagers build healthy habits for life.

Were changing 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 a School Meals Worker - a reliable organised person who can keep things running like clockwork in a busy secondary school.

Youll be based in a secondary school working Monday to Friday during the school term.

You will be the smiley face representing Fresh Today in the school. Your duties will consist of cooking heating meals and serving them to students. Youll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the school canteen and providing the service that reflects Fresh Today and the requirements of the school.

Youll be responsible for everything that happens within your unit including ordering stock ensuring the dietary needs of the school community are met providing a wide variety of food each day and rotating food options to ensure students have a varied menu. Youll also oversee the cleanliness of the kitchen and report to the Area Manager.

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

  • Prepare and heat meals to the correct temperatures according to HACCP guidelines.

  • Display the meals in the canteen for the students to serve themselves.

  • Ensure adequate stock levels.

  • Place all required orders using a laptop.

  • Ensure the dietary needs of the school community are met.

  • Ensure a wide variety of food is available and food options are rotated to provide students with a varied menu.

  • Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedules.

  • Maintain temperature and cleaning records.

  • Keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean and organised.

  • HACCP Level 3 Manual Handling Slips Trips & Falls Allergen Awareness Handling Chemicals and Tusla Training will be provided before you start work.

  • Ensure all required records are maintained and available for Environmental Health Officer inspections.

  • Garda Vetting must be completed before you can begin working within the school.

What were looking for

Since youll be representing Fresh Today trading as NanMul 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 teenagers across the country we need people who share that same goal.

Youll need to be a quick learner great with people comfortable working independently and happy to go with the flow.

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 school in Ireland has a lift (just yet)!

Were looking for someone who can work quickly stay calm under pressure and still do things properly.

Having experience handling food is essential for this role. Experience working with children is a bonus but not required. We value people from all backgrounds and will provide full training to help you succeed.

All you need is the ability to read English follow instructions and heat each lunch with care.

I still have questions actually

No problem! Were here to answer them.

  • What hours will I be working

Youll work Monday to Friday during the school term on average 35 hours per week for 40 weeks. Youll generally start your day between 7:00am and 8:00am and finish between 2:00pm and 3:00pm depending on the needs of your school. Occasionally if there is an evening function at the school your services may also be required.

  • 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 165 days of the year and will have the rest off to enjoy some well-deserved rest! You will work from the first week in September to the Friday before the June Bank Holiday each year with school holidays throughout the year.

  • What benefits do I get by joining Fresh Today

Well for starters - a decent rate of pay and a genuinely supportive team whove got your back.

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

And best of all You get to be part of a lovely school environment surrounded by friendly faces (and the occasional comedian in a uniform).

  • How much is it paid

Its THE question everybody is asking! The same way we take care of the students in the schools we take care of our people. You will earn 14.65 per hour.

As you are available to work but no work will be available during the summer period you may be entitled to social payments for the 12 weeks of the summer.