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Job Title Temporary General Kitchen Assistant - Online Applications Only
Job reference PEPT46
Department Place Directorate
Grade SCP 02
Pay From: £8.94 To: £8.94 per hour (Equalised)
Hours The hours of work are between 5 and 20 per week.
Closing date 06 July 2022
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Job Description
St Helens Council are looking to recruit a number of Temporary General Kitchen Assistants to cover for absences and vacancies within the Cleaning, Caretaking, School Crossing Patrol and Catering Service.

The hours of duty could vary between 5 and 20 per week dependent upon the vacancy you will be asked to cover. These hours are Term Time Only and normally worked between the hours of 11.00am and 2.00pm.

Duties include preparing and serving food, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen/dining rooms after service.

Your health and wellbeing is a priority for the Council, as such all Covid 19 social distancing guidelines are regularly reviewed and applied in accordance with Government guidance.

Staff appointment will not be site specific. You will be employed on a temporary contract and will be asked to work at any school or council establishment within a reasonable distance of your home. Your details will be kept on a register and you will be called upon, potentially at short notice to cover.

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life. These include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

We welcome applications from the BAME community.

These posts are subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.

For an informal discussion please contact the Cleaning, Caretaking, SCP & Catering Office on 01744 671757 or 01744 671755.
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Disclosure Application Form.pdf
Person Specification - Temporary General Kitchen Assistant.pdf
Job Description - Temporary General Kitchen Assistant.pdf
Applicant Letter.pdf
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.