Floating General Assistant - SALFORD AREA

Job description

About this jobWorking Hours : 10 hours per week, (Monday-Friday 11.30am-1.30pm)

Contract Type : Permanent, Term Time Only

BASED AT THE FRIARS PRIMARY SCHOOL BUT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK AT VARIOUS SCHOOL KITCHENS IN THE AREA.

As a Floating General Assistant you will assist the Cook Supervisor in providing healthy, nutritious meals for the children of Salford.

Duties may include setting up of dining rooms, washing up, serving of food and some basic food preparation.

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay.

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme (LGPS Employee contributory pension with employer contribution).

Vivup Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7. Cycle to Work Scheme.

Reduced Gym membership scheme.

Health and wellbeing package.

Additional Information: If you would like this information in a different format, please contact the Citywide Admin Team on citywideadminsalford.gov.uk. For any queries, please contact Beth Power, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services 0161 925 1261. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.

DBS cost: The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months' salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English