Catering Assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Meriden; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is looking for a part-time Food Service Assistant based at Meriden CE Primary School. The role involves assisting with serving healthy meals, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal for candidates with a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or a willingness to obtain it. This position offers flexible hours and access to employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount card

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete Food Safety qualification within 12 months.
• Fluency in English as required for public sector roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving healthy meals made from locally sourced ingredients.
• Perform basic food preparation and kitchen hygiene maintenance.
• Operate the cashless till system and handle cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Overview

Working 8 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Term Time only, this role could be ideal to fit in around your caring responsibilities. You will assist with serving our healthy award-winning meals, made from locally sourced, high quality ingredients, whilst ensuring levels of hygiene are maintained within the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation
• Preparing counters and the dining room for service
• Operating the cashless till system
• Cleaning duties

Qualifications and requirements

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification or willingness to complete and pass it within your first 12 months of service
• Experience delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self-motivation
• This post will require an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for working with children
• Fluency Duty: covered by the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers

Benefits and terms

• Salary: £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata
• 8 hours per week, term time 38.6 weeks, equivalent to £4,474.41 per annum
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and other employee benefits including a staff discount card

Location

Meriden CE Primary School, Fillongley Rd, Meriden, Coventry CV7 7LW

How to apply

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Charlotte Kiely at 0121 704 6623.

Additional opportunities

This post offers the opportunity to request consideration for other vacancies between 5 and 15 hours, or to be considered for a similar geographical area, or across the wider borough.