Catering Assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Monkspath is seeking a part-time catering assistant to work 10 hours per week during term time. The role involves serving healthy meals, basic food preparation, and cleaning duties. Successful candidates will have a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or commit to obtaining one within their first year. The position requires strong communication and customer service skills, as well as a self-motivated attitude. Benefits include access to the Employee Assistance Programme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount card

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
• Willingness to complete Level 2 Food Safety qualification within first 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving healthy meals made from locally sourced ingredients.
• Conduct basic food preparation and cleaning duties.
• Operate the cashless till system.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Working 10 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. Your duties will include basic food preparation, preparing counters and the dining room for service, operating the cashless till system, and cleaning duties.

You will need a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or be willing to complete and pass it within your first 12 months of service. You will also have experience of delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team. Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self-motivation are also essential, to ensure we continue to deliver our catering service to the high standards we are proud to have achieved.

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and various other employee benefits including a staff discount card.

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, on 0121 704 6623.

By applying for this vacancy, you will have the opportunity to request to be considered for other vacancies between 5 and 15 hours. Alternatively, please select if you would like to be considered for a similar geographical area, or across the wider borough.

This post will require an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for working with children.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

£24,413 - £24,796 pro rata, per annum, 38.6 weeks per year. £5,593.02