Casual General Assistant - WALKDEN / LITTLE HULTON AREA

Salford-Council; Eccles; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Casual General Assistant to work in various kitchens across the Walkden and Little Hulton area. You will help set up dining rooms, wash up, serve meals and assist with basic food preparation in a flexible, service-driven environment.

Applicants should be prepared for a DBS check (cost £49.50), with the deduction arranged from early salary payments. You will need to provide right to work documents and any required registrations at interview.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Setting up dining rooms.
• Washing up and cleaning work areas.
• Serving of food to customers.
• Basic food preparation.

Job description

Working Hours: Variable, subject to service requirements

Location: Various locations throughout the Walkden / Little Hulton area

About the role

As a Casual General Assistant you will work in various kitchens within a set area of the city.

Duties may include setting up of dining rooms, washing up, serving of food and some basic food preparation.

If you would like this information in a different format, please contact the Citywide Admin Team on: [e-mail]. For any queries, please contact Beth Power, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services 0161 925 1122.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check – currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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Please note, this job can be closed at any time – if we fulfil the role.