Food Preparation Assistant -Meadow View Primary School - Ref: EE15325

Food Preparation Assistant Ref: EE15325

Salary G3 £13.26 - £13.47 per hour

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to assist in the production and delivery of school meals. The successful candidate will undertake general kitchen duties, including the cleaning of associated equipment. In return, we offer excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.

Location

Meadow View Primary School
Frampton Way,
Great Barr,
Birmingham
B43 7UJ

Hours per week: 10 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.45am-1.45pm
Note: work hours are indicative and may vary within the stated hours depending on the needs of the service.

Successful applicants will hold or train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.

Special conditions

• In line with FSA guidance and due to the identifiable health and safety risks involved, there is a requirement to undertake a pre employment health questionnaire prior to commencing kitchen duties.
• This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
• Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check may be required for this post.

Note: We will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in our previous advert.

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Information for Applicants

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See the Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.

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