Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

Catering Assistant

Day Opportunities South

We are hiring a part time, permanent Catering Assistant to assist the Cook/Chef in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages to people that attend day services based at the Park View Building.

Available positions are:

• 10 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday 09:30 - 14:30.

This post offers great variety and would be a perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a kitchen environment.

Duties include:

• assist in preparing and cooking meals that are well presented, balanced and nutritious including catering to any special dietary needs,
• assist in the accurate recording of food temperatures, stock control and rotation of provisions in line with Food Safety requirements,
• maintain a high standard of cleanliness/hygiene in all areas of the kitchen dining area and equipment.
• deputise in the absence of the Cook/Chef when required.

You will be working with people who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people and dementia so we are looking for someone who is able to deal with customer’s needs in a positive and sensitive manner.

You will also need to have:

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification or be willing to work towards it.
• An understanding of preparing food or working in a catering/hospitality environment.
• An understanding and experience of delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience of working effectively in a team.

In return, we recognise that it is our employees who are central to everything we do. You will be supported by a small and friendly team of co-workers, including Day Service Co-ordinators and Managers who all work together to make a difference to the lives of people living in Solihull.

We also offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 9 July 2026.

Closing date for redeployee applications is Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 16 July 2026 at Park View Day Centre, B91 3LU.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Sasha Sonahar (sasha.sonahar@solihull.gov.uk).

This post will require a DBS check.

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.