General Kitchen Assistant - SIPS Education Ltd

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 5,900; Part time

Job summary

SIPS Education Limited is recruiting for General Kitchen Assistants to support school kitchens across Sandwell, Dudley and Birmingham. You will assist with menus, serve meals, and ensure hygiene standards are met.

The role is a 10-hour per week term-time contract with DBS clearance and an emphasis on safeguarding. Salary details reflect Band 2 SCP 1 and an actual salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken English is an essential requirement.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of menu items.
• Serve and assist customers with food choices.
• Wash up kitchen and dining equipment; clean premises and dining areas.
• Work within Food Hygiene Regulations and Health & Safety regulations.
• Assist in the training of new staff.
• Deputise for the Unit Manager after completing training.
• Attend training courses during term time or school holidays as required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

English fluency

Job description

SIPS Education Limited,

SIPS education is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country. Our knowledge of local communities in the area makes us unique as a specialist support services provider in the education sector.

SIPS Education Catering Services are looking to recruit dedicated General Kitchen Assistants to ensure the smooth running of school kitchens across Sandwell, Dudley and Birmingham areas.

Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor to assist and participate in adhering to menus, recipes and written procedures. In return, we offer a competitive salary, access to West Midland’s pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

The post is a 10-hour Monday – Friday term-time contract

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Under the direction of the Unit Manager to assist and participate in adhering to menus, recipes and written procedures. Assist with preparation and serving of menu items
• Serving and assisting customers with food choices
• Washing up kitchen and dining equipment, cleaning of equipment and premises. Setting up and cleaning dining areas before and after meals, moving furniture as necessary
• Working within Food Hygiene Regulations and Health and Safety regulations
• Assist in the training of new staff
• To deputise for the Unit Manager where applicable, once full training has been completed.
• Periodic attendance at training courses during term time / school holidays /closures, as required.

SIPS Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance including Barred list check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

SIPS Education Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourages applications from disabled people. If you inform us that you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for the job you will be offered an interview

SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces

Hours: 10 hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 cleaning days

Grade: Band 2 SCP 1, £24,522 p.a. (Actual Salary - £5,786- £5,888 p.a.), £12.71 per hour

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

Shortlisting: 28th September 2026

Interviews: 7th October 2026