General Kitchen Assistant - SIPS Education Ltd

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

Job summary

A specialist education support services organization is seeking dedicated General Kitchen Assistants for school kitchens in the West Midlands. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving customers, cleaning kitchens, and adhering to health regulations. This is a 10-hour term-time contract with opportunities for training and progression. Competitive pay is offered, with a commitment to safeguarding children. Apply via email or return forms in person.

Benefits

Access to West Midland’s pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to speak fluent and spoken English is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in adhering to menus, recipes, and written procedures.
• Assist with preparation and serving of menu items.
• Serve and assist customers with food choices.
• Wash kitchen and dining equipment, and clean premises.
• Set up and clean dining areas before and after meals.
• Work within Food Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist in training of new staff.
• Deputise for the Unit Manager after training.
• Attend training courses during term time/holidays as required.

Job description

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 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.

Application forms are attached below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed [e-mail]

SIPS Education Ltdis 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.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

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Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview.

Hours

10 hours per week, Term Time only

Grade

Band 2 SCP 1, £23,557 p.a. (Actual Salary - £5,558), £12.21 per hour