Catering Assistant - Greswold Primary School - 12.50 hours per week

WMJobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour support)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount card

Job summary

A local educational institution in Solihull seeks a Catering Assistant to join its supportive team, working 12.5 hours a week during term time only. Responsibilities include serving delicious meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and food preparation. Candidates should possess a Level 2 Food Safety qualification or be willing to obtain it within a year, and demonstrate excellent customer service and teamwork skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 Food Safety qualification within 12 months.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Prepare food, counters, and dining areas for service.
• Operate the cashless till system.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain a tidy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Catering Assistant – Greswold Primary School

12.50 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Term Time only.

About the role

Our award‑winning school meals have never tasted better and we are proud to offer pupils across the borough a great range of delicious, healthy meals, using locally sourced, high quality ingredients. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and supportive catering team at Greswold Primary School, Buryfield Rd, Solihull B91 2AZ.

Working 12.50 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Prepare food, counters, and dining areas for service.
• Operate the cashless till system.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain a tidy environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to complete and pass within the first 12 months.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self‑motivation.

Benefits

• £24,413 – £24,796 pro‑rata per annum, 38.6 weeks per year (£6,991.39).
• Employee Assistance Programme (24‑hour independent, free and confidential advice and support).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount card and other employee benefits.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check required for working with children.
• Post covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
• We do not accept CVs.
• Contact: Charlotte Kiely, 0121 704 6623.
• Applicants can request consideration for other vacancies between 5 and 15 hours, or across a wider borough.
• Attached documents: CA JDPS September 2025.pdf