casual food preparation assistant

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking Casual Food Preparation Assistants to assist in the production and delivery of meals in schools. The role requires team members to undertake kitchen duties, including cleaning equipment and providing service during flexible hours between 10.00am and 2.00pm, Monday to Friday during term times. Applicants must hold or be willing to train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours, suitable for those looking for flexible work.

Benefits

Excellent pay rate

Uniform provided

Access to training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable team member.
• Willingness to train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Available to work flexible hours from 10.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of school meals.
• Perform general kitchen duties including cleaning equipment.
• Work flexibly to cover staff absences.

Skills

Flexible working patterns

Teamwork

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Education

Essential Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
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We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable team members to assist in the production and delivery of school meals across the borough. Successful candidates will undertake general kitchen duties including the cleaning of associated equipment. In return, we offer an excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training. Casual Food Preparation Assistants are valued members of our teams and are needed in our schools and Council buildings. If you are available to work to a flexible pattern between the hours of 10.00am and 2.00pm, Monday to Friday term time, we would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will hold or train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate. The casual food preparation assistant post is of a non-contractual basis and work will be allocated on an 'as and when needed' basis, to cover annual leave and sickness, therefore hours are not guaranteed. Should a permanent position arise, successful applicants for this post will be considered.

• Special conditions
• In line with FSA guidance and due to the identifiable health and safety risks involved, there is a requirement to undertake a pre-employment health questionnaire prior to commencing kitchen duties.