About this Role
We have a fantastic opportunity tobecome part of our dedicated and very motivated team of catering staff whoprovide the catering provision for our trust of 7 schools. You will assist the KitchenManager in the preparation and serving of meals and the setup/clean down ofdining halls.
The ideal candidate will have Level 2 in Food Safety withsome catering and cooking experience. You must be able to work as part of ateam and take instruction and guidance.
We offer:
- We know you would love it here- our school is in a central location, with wonderful and enthusiastic pupils and amazing staff.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment.
- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as [the CIPD or Coaching via our Apprenticeship Levy-amend examples based on roles].
- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance process.
- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self".
- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.
- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
- Generous annual leave entitlement based on length of service, starting at 30 days pro-rata, rising to 33 at 5 years' plus service and 35 following 10 years' plus service. This excludes an additional 2-week paid compulsory closure at Christmas, for which additional days' leave are gained.
- Onsite parking at all schools.
- We know you would love it here- our school is in a central location, with wonderful and enthusiastic pupils and amazing staff.
We know you would love it here- our school is in a central location,with wonderful and enthusiastic pupils and amazing staff.
Closingdate for applications: 9:00am, 12thOctober 2026
As aDisability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- communicating and promoting vacancies
- offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
As partof our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online searches in linewith Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for the role.
We valueour people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered tobring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to workat WashwoodHeath Multi Academy Trust.
Wepromise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respectthroughout the application, assessment, and selection process.
We arealso "happy to talk flexible working" subject to the operational requirementsof the role.
This post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs andactivities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act(2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essentialrequirement for this role.
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhancedDBS check is required for all successful applicants.
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General Assistant (Catering) - WHA at Washwood Heath Academy in Birmingham employer: Washwood Heath Academy
Washwood Heath Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and technology. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring students. Located in a supportive environment, the academy offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse events and exhibitions, enhancing both personal and professional fulfilment.
