Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part Time/Term TimeHours: 12.5 - 16 hours per week.Closing Date: 15/11/2024 at 23:59Reference: COMM/24/295999We are looking to recruit General Catering Assistants to work in school kitchens throughout the borough.
Location: Various Locations
Salary: Grade B SCP- 2 Hourly Rate = £11.91 (Pay award pending)
Term Time Only: Includes 3 cleaning days a year.
General Assistant Positions: Various locations in Formby/Birkdale and Southport Area: hours range from 12.50 to 16 per week.Our Lady of Compassion Formby: 12.50 hours a week.Mobile General Assistants – Formby/Southport Area: 12.50 hours / 16 hours.Mobile General Assistants – Bootle/Maghull/Crosby/Formby and Southport Area: 12.50 hours / 16 hours a week.Applicants for mobile posts must have access to a car. Sefton Catering Service provides high quality catering to schools throughout Sefton. We are committed to making sure our school lunches are tasty and nutritious, as we believe that school food is closely linked to pupil behaviour and educational attainment.
Job Requirements: The successful applicants will be part of the Sefton Catering team at one of our sites. Mobile General Assistants have a base and will be expected to work in and around the borough when required.
The successful applicants will undertake, with supervision, the preparation, simple cooking, and service of food.
You will be required to attend a half-day course to achieve a level 2 award in food safety. (This course is being undertaken online at present every three years and is free of charge.)
This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference to the children who use our service.
Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service DBS) in order to be appointed to the post.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESSefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us; our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations. We are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert). Please fully complete the online application form.
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