Food Preparation Assistant -Meadow View Primary School - Ref: EE11225

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in England is seeking a Food Preparation Assistant to help with the production and delivery of school meals. The role involves general kitchen duties, including cleaning associated equipment. You should hold or be willing to obtain an Essential Food Hygiene Certificate. The position offers part-time hours, excellent pay, uniform provision, and access to training. The application requires a detailed skills statement and is due by 1st January 2026.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Access to training

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of school meals.
• Perform general kitchen duties including cleaning of equipment.
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Job description

Food Preparation Assistant - Ref: EE11225

Salary G3 £13.05 - £13.47 per hour

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to assist in the production and delivery of school meals. The successful candidate will undertake general kitchen duties including the cleaning of associated equipment. In return, we offer excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.

Location

Meadow View Primary School
Frampton Way
Great Barr
Birmingham
B43 7UJ

Hours

Hours per week: 10 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.45am-1.45pm
Note: work hours may vary within the stated hours depending on service needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of school meals.
• Perform general kitchen duties including cleaning of equipment.
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.

Special Conditions

• Pre‑employment health questionnaire required before commencing kitchen duties.
• Comply with the Government’s Code of Practice on English Language Fluency Duty – communicate accurately in spoken English with customers.
• Walsall Council commitment to safeguarding – completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check may be required.

Information for Applicants

When completing your online application form, 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. We do not accept CVs. See the information for applicants leaflet for further information.

Closing Date

1st January 2026