Food Preparation Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Food Preparation Assistants (for September start) - Ref: RT03923
Salary G3: £10.98 - £11.38 per hour
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 excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.
Food Preparation Assistants are valued members of our teams and are needed in our schools and Council buildings.
We have vacancies for a Food Preparation Assistants at the following premises:
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Hours per week: 12.30 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.15pm - 1.45pm
Little Bloxwich C.E. Primary School
Hours per week: 12.30 (38 weeks per year)
Times: 11.00am – 1.30pm
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.
Successful applicants will hold or train for the Essential Food Hygiene Certificate.
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: Friday 30th June 2023
Primary Location: GB-GB-Walsall Work Locations: St. Bernadettes Catholic Prima_WS8 6HX_LOC_205 St. Bernadettes Catholic Primary School Narrow LaneBrownhills Walsall WS8 6HX Job: Ancillary Organisation: Walsall Council BU Job Posting: Jun 21, 2023, 6:55:52 AM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food Preparation Assistants roles across Walsall Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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