Overview
Catering Assistant – Mill Lodge, 10 hours per week, term time. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Catering Assistant to join the Mill Lodge Primary School catering team at Aqueduct Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90 1BT. The role is 10 hours per week during term time (38.6 weeks) with annual pro rata pay of £24,413 - £24,796, or £5,593.02 for the period stated.
Responsibilities
* Serve healthy, award-winning meals prepared from locally sourced, high quality ingredients.
* Assist with basic food preparation and prepare counters and the dining room for service.
* Operate the cashless till system and perform cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards within the kitchen.
Qualifications
* Level 2 Food Safety qualification or willingness to complete and pass it within the first 12 months of service.
* Experience delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team.
* Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour confidential advice and support).
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and other employee benefits including staff discount card.
* Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check for working with children (required).
* Fluency Duty under the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers.
* Please note: CVs are not accepted.
Application and Contacts
To apply, click the link provided. For specific questions or further information regarding this post, please contact Charlotte Kiely at 0121 704 6623. This post may allow requests to be considered for other vacancies between 5 and 15 hours or similar roles in different areas.
Additional Information
* This post is covered by the safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
* Attached documents: CA JDPS September 2025.pdf
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