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School Catering Assistant / General Assistant

Pertemps Network CateringBirmingham, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in educational settings with consistent Monday-Friday daytime hours, providing an excellent work-life balance. You'll thrive here if you are friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to a positive school environment, with potential for ongoing assignments and training to develop your skills.

Quick Overview

Salary
£24.8k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

School Catering Assistant / General Assistant Shifts :

Monday to Friday between 10am – 2pm Area :

Across the Birmingham Area Pay :

Weekly pay £12.71ph Schools may currently be on their summer holidays, but we are actively recruiting now for September starts across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. We are seeking friendly, reliable, enthusiastic & experienced School Catering Assistants to support a variety of school sites throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas for the upcoming academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for Monday to Friday daytime work while gaining valuable experience within educational settings. Whether you're an experienced Catering Assistant or looking to develop your skills in a rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you. About

the Role As a School Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in helping to provide nutritious meals for pupils and supporting the smooth running of busy school kitchens and dining facilities. Typical duties may include:

Food preparation and basic kitchen duties Serving meals to pupils and staff Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Washing up and keeping kitchen areas organised Supporting the catering team during busy service periodsWhat We Offer

Pay from £12.71 per hour Monday to Friday daytime shifts Flexible work to fit around your availability School-friendly working hours, offering excellent work-life balance Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings Potential for regular and ongoing assignments throughout the academic yearWhat We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, General Assistant, Food Service Assistant or similar role Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (we can offer training) Food Allergen Awareness Certificate (we can offer training) Safeguarding Training (we can offer training) Enhanced DBS certificate (we can process) Reliable, punctual and hardworking Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment A positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer serviceApply Today If you're a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, General Assistant or Food Service Assistant looking for flexible weekday work within a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your place for September starts, and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss available opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks

Skills

Food Safety

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