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SIPS Education Limited
SIPS education is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country. Our knowledge of local communities in the area makes us unique as a specialist support services provider in the education sector.
SIPS Education Catering Services
SIPS Education Catering Services are looking to recruit dedicated General Kitchen Assistants to ensure the smooth running of school kitchens across Sandwell, Dudley, and Birmingham areas.
Role Summary
Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor to assist and participate in adhering to menus, recipes, and written procedures. In return, we offer a competitive salary, access to West Midlands’ pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Unit Manager to assist and participate in adhering to menus, recipes, and written procedures.
- Assist with preparation and serving of menu items.
- Serving and assisting customers with food choices.
- Washing up kitchen and dining equipment, cleaning of equipment and premises. Setting up and cleaning dining areas before and after meals, moving furniture as necessary.
- Working within Food Hygiene Regulations and Health and Safety regulations.
- Assist in the training of new staff.
- To deputise for the Unit Manager where applicable, once full training has been completed.
- Periodic attendance at training courses during term time/school holidays/closures, as required.
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Contract Details
- Hours: 10 hours per week, Term Time only plus 2 cleaning days.
- Grade: Band 2 SCP 1, £24,522 p.a. (Actual Salary - £5,786- £5,888 p.a.), £12.71 per hour.
Application Instructions
Application forms are attached below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
Important Information
- Safeguarding: SIPS Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DBS Check: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance including Barred list check.
- Language Requirement: This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
- Disability Confident Committed: SIPS Education Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourages applications from disabled people. If you inform us that you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for the job you will be offered an interview.
- Armed Forces-friendly Employer: SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces.
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Selection Process
- Closing Date: 31st July 2026.
- Shortlisting: 5th August 2026.
- Interviews: 12th August 2026.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview.
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If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.
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