Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

York Mead Primary School in Birmingham is recruiting a General Assistant to support school catering, ensuring clean kitchens, balanced menus and high service standards during term time.

This permanent, part-time role (12.5 hours weekly, 11:15am–1:45pm, Monday to Friday) requires Food Safety Level 2, Allergy Awareness, and good verbal and written communication.

You will work with managers to deliver safe, nutritious meals for pupils and contribute to a friendly, efficient kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate in date.
• Allergy Awareness Certificate in date.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion about food and customer service.
• Great team player.
• High standards and quality drive.
• A ‘can do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist keeping the kitchen clean & tidy.
• Maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• Be aware of the care users’ needs and dietary preferences.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to ensure first-class delivery of food in schools kitchens both in and outside of performance times.
• Previous kitchen experience is essential to this role.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Can-do attitude

High standards

Passion for food and customer service

Experience in similar environment

Food Safety Level 2

Allergy Awareness

Job description

York Mead Primary School in Birmingham is recruiting a General Assistant to support school catering, ensuring clean kitchens, balanced menus and high service standards during term time.

This permanent, part-time role (12.5 hours weekly, 11:15am–1:45pm, Monday to Friday) requires Food Safety Level 2, Allergy Awareness, and good verbal and written communication.

You will work with managers to deliver safe, nutritious meals for pupils and contribute to a friendly, efficient kitchen team.