We are seeking professional, hard-working drivers to distribute our products to schools nationwide. Drivers will be required to bring products into the school, replenishing on-site boxes with extreme care and attention. This role requires drivers who are excellent at time keeping and take pride in the quality of their work. Activities Report to the Transport Co-ordinator. Ensure that all orders are correct before delivery. Maintain temperature records. Maintain cleaning schedule and records. Drive safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle and report any issues with same. Ensure van has fuel, oil and is ready to drive while being well-maintained and clean both inside and outside. Maintain standards that correspond to that of company policy. Maintain Personal Hygiene. Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager. Requirements Drivers must have a full, clean driver's licence. Flexible approach to working hours/routes. Drivers must have no convictions, as schools may require Garda Vetting. Drivers must have experience with independently driving and delivering goods. Knowledge of routing, use of handheld devices and Eircodes will be an advantage. Ability to lift boxes up to 14 kgs. Uniforms will be provided. Rate of Pay: €14.70 per hour with additional subsistence. Working Hours Drivers will work during the night. Approximate times are midnight to 8am, but this is subject to change. Please note that we deliver in line with school openings. When schools are closed (Christmas, Easter, Summer and Halloween) staff are off. The company provides continuous payment to our staff from September to June. We pay our staff a reduced rate during the school breaks. Staff are advised to apply to the Department of Social Protection for relevant Jobseekers Payment during July and August. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week Ability to commute to Nenagh, CO. Tipperary. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Requirements: You will represent The Lunch Bag in the school community and therefore must be of sound character, good nature and shared values. The ideal person must be able to read English and follow instructions, heating each lunch with great care. You must be able to work quickly and with precision. Activities Load pre-packaged school meals into ovens. Turn on oven and heat meals to specific temperature according to HACCP guidelines. Unload ovens and distribute lunches to classrooms. Ensure adequate stock levels. Follow and maintain work and cleaning schedule. Maintain temperature and cleaning records. HACCP and Manual Handling Training will be provided. Hours of work: 4 - 5 days a week Rate of pay: €14.00 per hour Initial Year of Service = +50c above Minimum Wage +1 Year Service = €1 above minimum wage +2 Year’s Service = €1.50 above minimum wage #J-18808-Ljbffr
Please see below for job descriptions of a General Operative role at The Lunch Bag. Kitchen Prep/Hot Food Kitchen preparation is an integral part of our service. During your working day, your job will be to provide healthy, delicious lunches to school children nationwide. Kitchen Prep/Hot Food general operatives must be able to read and follow lunch orders, making each lunch with great care. Activities Set up workstations with necessary ingredients and equipment. Prepare meals according to the specifications of each individual order. Responsible for the complete sanitation and the proper use of chemicals and their safety. Follow work and cleaning schedule. Maintain clean and sanitised work areas, sinks, and staff facilities. Maintain high quality standards to that of company policy. Maintain temperature records. Maintain cleaning records. Maintain personal hygiene. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager. Pickers Pickers are an integral part of our service. During your working day, your job will be to pick food for school children nationwide. Lunch pickers must be able to read and follow lunch orders, picking each lunch item with great care. Activities Pick correct hot meals, label the meal and place in the box according to the specifications of each individual order. Follow work and cleaning schedule. Maintain clean and sanitised work areas. Maintain high quality standards to that of company policy. Maintain personal hygiene. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or manager. Auxiliary staff: Auxiliary staff are the backbone of our company. They ensure the hot food makers and pickers have all the necessary supplies and equipment to carry out their roles. This is a very dynamic role ranging from decanting to moving boxes. Decant Moving boxes Scanning boxes Loading vans May require fork lift driving (not essential) Please note: Our operational hours are closely aligned with primary schools. As a result, when schools are closed, our factory takes a break as well. We pride ourselves on offering our staff consistent pay throughout the academic year, ensuring financial stability. During the summer closure period, our valued employees have the opportunity to sign up for social welfare benefits as Educational Workers, similar to that of substitute teachers in schools. You won't be on your own during this transition; we are committed to providing support every step of the way throughout the application process. Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shifts Day, evening and overnight shifts Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Nenagh, County Tipperary: reliably commute #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Lunch Bag, one of Ireland’s fastest growing companies, is expanding and are now looking for a School Meals - CareTaker to join our team. Introduction to us: The Lunch Bag is an exciting school meal service making an enormous impact on the Irish nutritional landscape. With the recent advancement in free hot school meals, The Lunch Bag is creating an industry that's reach will be felt for generations to come. We are setting a tradition for the future, where children can avail of a healthy, varied lunch every day without the constraint of cost or food waste. Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic and rapidly growing team with a mission to transform children's lives through healthy food choices? The Lunch Bag, a leading school lunch delivery service, is at the forefront of promoting nutritious and delicious meals for students. We're not just providing lunches; we're empowering children to make informed choices about their food. What We Do: At The Lunch Bag, we're pioneering a tradition that paves the way for a healthier future. Our goal is to ensure that every child in selected schools across Ireland has access to a free, wholesome, hot meal every day. With the recent government funding allocation for school meals, we're committed to making this vision a reality. We are seeking to expand our road support team to ensure our schools are ready to begin their new hot food service and maintain the standards thereafter. Your role will include: Assessing the best area in the school for their oven Ensuring the area is prepared for its new purpose Repairing any ovens where necessary Training new operatives on how to work ovens Ensuring that the operative is visited regularly to maintain standards This role is perfect for you if you: Like driving Like fixing things Are patient with training people Have lots of common sense Love fast-paced work Like thinking on your feet You are perfect for us if you: Have lots of common sense Have an outgoing personality Want to make a real difference Want to help keep our amazing team spirit Requirements: Must have a full and clean driving licence. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From €28,500.00 per year moving to €30,000 upon successfully passing probation. Benefits: Company Vehicle Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Fitting: 1 year (preferred) Ability to lift and follow manual handling rules Licence/Certification: Full driving licence (required) Work Location: County Cork primarily and on the road in the surrounding areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr
