Term-Time School Kitchen General Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council's Cityserve is hiring a General Assistant for Heathlands Junior & Infant School. The role is permanent, 12.5 hours per week, and salary is £25,614–£28,153 per year, pro rata to hours worked. Working Monday to Friday during term time, with salary pro rata to hours.

Previous kitchen experience and food safety certification are essential. The post includes benefits such as pension contributions, enhanced holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate (in date).
• Allergy Awareness certificate (in date).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a similar kitchen environment.
• A proactive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Maintain a balanced diet and varied menus.
• Be aware of users’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure high-quality food delivery in schools.

Skills

Food safety Level 2

Allergy awareness

Communication skills

Kitchen experience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Birmingham City Council's Cityserve is hiring a General Assistant for Heathlands Junior & Infant School. The role is permanent, 12.5 hours per week, and salary is £25,614–£28,153 per year, pro rata to hours worked. Working Monday to Friday during term time, with salary pro rata to hours.

Previous kitchen experience and food safety certification are essential. The post includes benefits such as pension contributions, enhanced holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support.