General Assistant Birmingham, England
Job description
General Assistant
Grade 1 £20,258 - £20,812 pro rata due to term time & part time
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Permanent
Working Hours 10 hours per week - Monday - Friday Term time between 11.45am to 1.45pm, including 3 days in school holidays
Location – St Wilfrid’s Catholic School, Shawsdale Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8LY
We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.
Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council 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.
As a General Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking meals for pupils
- Assist keeping the kitchen clean & tidy
- Costing, stocktaking and keeping appropriate records
- To maintain a balanced diet and varied menus
- To be aware of the care users’ needs and dietary preferences
- You will work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens both in and outside of service times.
Previous kitchen experience is essential to this role
About You;
Essential:
- Good people skills
- Passion about food and customer service
- Great team player
- Food Safety Level 2
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Allergy Awareness Certificate
- Experience in a similar environment
- High standards and quality drive
- A ‘can do’ attitude
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language is required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.
Closing date 4th September 2023 at 23.59
Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
For any informal enquires please contact: Lisa O’Sullivan via email on Lisa.O’[email protected]
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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
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.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) apply for a visa .
Job Description and Person Specification
