Food Preparation Assistants - Ref: EE11526
Salary G3: £13.69 - £13.91 per hour
Food Preparation Assistants are valued members of our teams and are needed in our schools and Council buildings.
We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to assist in the production and delivery of school meals. The successful candidates will undertake general kitchen duties including the cleaning of associated equipment. In return, we offer an excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.
We have vacancies for Food Preparation Assistants at the following premises:
Beacon Academy
Davis Road
Willenhall
Walsall
WV12 5HA
Hours per week: 13.45 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.00am – 1.45pm
Leighswood School
Broadmeadow
Aldridge
Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 8HZ
Hours per week: 12.30 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.30am – 2.00pm
Please note that work hours are indicative of the requirements of the post. Start and end times may vary (within the hours stated) dependant 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.
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Closing Date: 11th November 2026
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Food Preparation Assistants - Ref: EE11526 in Walsall employer: Walsall Council
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