Food Preparation Assistants - Ref: EE11526

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Walsall Council is hiring Food Preparation Assistants to support the preparation and delivery of school meals across its premises. The role involves general kitchen duties and cleaning duties, with a focus on maintaining hygiene standards in a school environment.

Successful applicants should be willing to train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate and may be required to complete a pre-employment health questionnaire. DBS checks may be needed in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Essential Food Hygiene Certificate (or trained for)
• Ability to work in school kitchens and council buildings
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production and delivery of school meals
• Carry out general kitchen duties including cleaning of equipment
• Support in multiple premises as listed by the council

Skills

Food hygiene

English fluency

Job description

Food Preparation Assistants - Ref: EE11526
Salary G3: £13.69 - £13.91 per hour

Food Preparation Assistants are valued members of our teams and are needed in our schools and Council buildings.

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to assist in the production and delivery of school meals. The 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.

We have vacancies for Food Preparation Assistants at the following premises:

Beacon Academy

Davis Road

Willenhall

Walsall

WV12 5HA

Hours per week: 13.45 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.00am – 1.45pm

Leighswood School

Broadmeadow

Aldridge

Walsall

West Midlands

WS9 8HZ

Hours per week: 12.30 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.30am – 2.00pm

Please note that work hours are indicative of the requirements of the post. Start and end times may vary (within the hours stated) dependant on the needs of the service.

Successful applicants will hold or train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.

*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.

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

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Closing Date: 11th November 2026