39 Full time, Cleaning / Domestic / Caretaking jobs in Royal Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Pro rata/term time only - working times are Monday - Friday term time only between the hours of 10am to 2:30pm (times may vary so this will be confirmed) including 3 cleaning days in school holidays and 5 teacher training days Cityserve is a Birmingham City Council catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchen across the UK, healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all of our menus, and we are committed to the wellbeing of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service and is able motivate and support team members. As a General Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist keeping the kitchen and dining rooms clean & tidy, to include sweeping, mopping, and washing up
• Food service and preparation knowledge and experience
• To serve meals and refreshments in line with the schools' requirements
• To be aware of the special dietary needs
• You will work collaboratively with managers and supervisors to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens.
• And any other duties commensurate with the post
• Willing to take training as required and necessary , to include Mandatory IT training through I learn annually
  
  Essential:
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate in date
• Allergy Awareness Certificate in date
• Experience in a catering environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good people skills
• Passion about food and customer service
• Dedicated team player mindful of observing safeguarding and professional standards.
• High standards and quality drive
• A 'can do' attitude.
• Display a smart professional appearance representing CityServe in a positive manner.
• Reliable and flexible
• Able to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure
  
  Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes, vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure they are considered Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Interviews will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.