Walsall Catering ~Senior Dining Room Assistant - Ref: EE03526 The Nest (Rowley Robins) Salary G4 £13.68 - £14.58 per hour We are seeking a proactive and adaptable individual to manage a school dining centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality catering services in a safe and hygienic environment. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing food and supply orders, and maintaining overall service standards. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, particularly in food safety and health and safety. To apply you must have a good understanding of food hygiene along with good customer service skills. You will hold the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to study upon appointment). In return, we offer an excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training. We currently have a vacancy for the position of Senior Dining Room Assistant within the following premise. The Nest (Rowley Robins) Darlaston Hours per week: 20 Times: Monday-Friday 9.45am-1.45pm -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. Term time only (38 weeks per year) Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post. 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. Closing date for applications: 27 th May 2026 View: Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see [a name="_Int_rn3wVoCw"] our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice.