Food Preparation Assistant REF - EX04625
Employer: Walsall Council
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Salary: G3 Scale 4-6 (12.65 - 13.05)
Closing date: 2 Oct 2025
Reference: EX04625
Sector: Education
Job Type: Catering
Contract Type: Part time permanent
Working Pattern: Term time
Hours: Part-Time
Job Details
Food Preparation Assistant
25 hours a week (term time only)
G3 Scale 4-6 (12.65 - 13.05)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Jane Lane School for a Food Preparation Assistant in our school kitchen to support our children. Jane Lane School is a MLD special school in Walsall catering for 7-16 year olds, rated good - Ofsted.
* Are you dynamic, focused and always striving for the best?
* Do you thrive in a challenging, and supportive environment?
* Do you have high expectations, flexibility and resilience?
* Are you passionate about making a difference?
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or equivalent, would be beneficial but not essential.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Preemployment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
For application forms and more details, please contact sbryan@jane-lane.walsall.sch.uk or school on 01922 721161
Closing date: Thursday 2 October 2025 by 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 10 October 2025.
Company
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. Thats why—as well as a satisfying and rewarding job—we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
Inclusivity Statement
Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community. We recognise that achieving true inclusivity is an ongoing journey; together, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Walsall Council will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the job.
Living in Walsall: Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres and numerous villages.
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