General Assistant at Irlam Primary

Salford Council

Salford

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension
Vivup discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Reduced gym membership
Health & wellbeing package

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking a General Assistant to support the Cook Supervisor in providing healthy meals for school children in Salford. You will help with setting up dining rooms, washing up, serving meals and basic food preparation.

The role is 10 hours per week during term time, with competitive pay and additional employee benefits. The post may require a DBS check and right to work verification as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up dining rooms
  • Washing up
  • Serving of food
  • Some basic food preparation

Job description

Working Hours: 10 hours per week, Mon Fri 11.30am to 1.30pm, Term time only

About the role
As a General Assistant you will assist the Cook Supervisor in providing healthy, nutritious meals for the children of Salford. Duties may include setting up of dining rooms, washing up, serving of food and some basic food preparation.

We can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (LGPS Employee contributory pension with employer contribution).
Vivup Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7.
Cycle to Work Scheme, to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Reduced Gym membership scheme.
Health and wellbeing package.
If you would like this information in a different format, please contact the Citywide Admin Team on: citywideadmin@salford.gov.uk. For any queries, please contact Beth Power, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services 0161 925 1261.
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £41. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £10.25 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £41.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

  • Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
  • Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Want to know more about Salford?
As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here!
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Please note this job can close at any time if we fulfil the role

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