School Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

School Catering Assistant / General Assistant
Shifts :  Monday to Friday between 10am – 2pm / 11am – 2pm / 10am – 3pm
Area :  Across the Birmingham Area
Pay :  Weekly pay £12.71ph

We are seeking friendly, reliable, enthusiastic & experienced School Catering Assistants to support a variety of school sites throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas for the upcoming academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for Monday to Friday daytime work while gaining valuable experience within educational settings. Whether you're an experienced Catering Assistant, Assistant Cook or Kitchen Porter we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
As a School Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in helping to provide nutritious meals for pupils and supporting the smooth running of busy school kitchens and dining facilities.
Typical duties may include:

Food preparation and basic kitchen duties
Serving meals to pupils and staff
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Washing up and keeping kitchen areas organised
Cleaning equipment & emptying bins
Supporting the catering team during busy service periodsWhat We Offer

Pay from £12.71 per hour
Monday to Friday daytime shifts
School-friendly working hours, offering excellent work-life balance
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings
Potential for regular and ongoing assignments throughout the academic yearWhat We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, General Assistant, Food Service Assistant or similar role
Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (we can offer training)
Food Allergen Awareness Certificate (we can offer training)
Safeguarding Training (we can offer training)
Enhanced DBS certificate (we can process)
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
A positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer serviceWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed