General Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A city council's catering service in Birmingham seeks a General Assistant to assist in meal preparation and service for school pupils. The role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, setting up dining areas, and ensuring dietary needs are met. Ideal candidates have good people skills, a passion for food service, and a Food Safety Level 2 qualification. This position offers part-time hours during term time, making it perfect for those looking for flexible work within an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Food Safety Level 2 or working towards is desired.
• High standards and quality driven.
• A ‘can do’ attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking meals for pupils.
• Assist with all aspects of the service.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up and mopping.
• Assist with setting up the dining room.
• Be aware of pupils' dietary and allergen requirements.

Skills

Good people skills

Passion about food and customer service

Great team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

General Assistant

Permanent

Grade A - £24,796 - £28,142

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 14 hours per week- Between 10:30-13:30

Penns Primary, 20 Berwood Rd, Royal Sutton Coldfield B72 1BS

Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council multi-award winning catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchen across the UK, healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all of our menus and we are committed to the wellbeing of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service and is able motivate and support team members.

The Role

• Assist in the preparation and cooking meals for pupils
• Assisting with all aspects of the service
• Assist keeping the kitchen clean & tidy, washing up sweeping and mopping
• To assist with setting up of dining room, putting out furniture
• Willing to attend training sessions classroom and online
• To be aware of the pupils needs, dietary and allergen requirements

You will work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to ensure the first-class delivery of food in schools kitchens both in and outside of performance times.

Key Requirements

About You; Essential

• Good people skills
• Passion about food and customer service
• Great team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Food Safety Level 2

连Skills & experience

Desirable

• Experience in a similar environment
• Food Safety Level 2 or working towards
• High standards and quality driven
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• Working times are Monday - Friday term time

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application; this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Encryption.b>

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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