Food Preparation Assistant - Ref: EE11126
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 a Food Preparation Assistant at the following premises:
St Michaels CE Primary
Maple Road
Pelsall
WS3 4JJ
Hours per week: 12.30 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.15am – 1.45pm
Kingshill Primary school
Old Park Road
Wednesbury
WS10 9JG
Hours per week: 11.15 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.45am – 2.00pm
Rosedale C of E Infant School
Stroud Avenue
Willenhall
WV12 4EG
Hours per week: 15 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Nb The following site is classed as a dining centre therefore minimal food preparation is undertaken on site.
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.
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
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