Food Preparation Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Walsall is seeking a Casual Food Preparation Assistant to support school meal production and delivery. The successful candidate will perform various kitchen duties, ensuring a clean and efficient environment. Flexibility in working hours is essential, as work will be allocated on an as-needed basis. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain an Essential Food Hygiene Certificate. This non-contractual role is ideal for individuals looking to contribute to community services.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Access to training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable team members are required to assist in food preparation.
• Successful applicants must hold or train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of school meals across the borough.
• Undertake general kitchen duties including cleaning equipment.
• Work on a flexible pattern between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Job description

Casual Food Preparation Assistant- Ref-EE11325

Salary: G3 £13.05 per hour

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.
• 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.

Please note we will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in our previous advert

Closing date for applications: 31 st December 2025

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.

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