School Kitchen General Assistant – Term Time, 15h/wk

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council's Cityserve catering service seeks a General Assistant for Barford School. This permanent, term-time role is 15 hours per week, with working times Monday to Friday. Salary is pro rata to hours worked and falls within the £25,614–£28,153 pa scale.

Essential duties include maintaining a clean kitchen, offering healthy menus, and supporting dietary needs while collaborating with managers. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate (in date)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Allergy Awareness certificate (in date)
• Experience in a similar environment
• High standards and quality drive
• A "can do" attitude

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy
• Maintain a balanced diet and varied menus
• Be aware of care users’ needs and dietary preferences
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to deliver first-class school meal service
• Previous kitchen experience is essential

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

Communication skills

Allergy Awareness

Kitchen experience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Birmingham City Council's Cityserve catering service seeks a General Assistant for Barford School. This permanent, term-time role is 15 hours per week, with working times Monday to Friday. Salary is pro rata to hours worked and falls within the £25,614–£28,153 pa scale.

Essential duties include maintaining a clean kitchen, offering healthy menus, and supporting dietary needs while collaborating with managers. DBS checks are required.