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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Salary: £10,400.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.
Purpose of the Role
1. Work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the school's kitchen and dining facility alongside the Kitchen Team.
2. Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuring all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service.
3. Support in the production of high-quality school lunches, whilst considering the School Food Standards.
4. Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean environments for young people, staff, and visitors at all times.
5. Support in meeting the standards and requirements set by the Environmental Health Agency.
Responsibilities:
1. Produce food to a high standard, in accordance with the schools’ dietary requirements. This includes supporting in the preparation and cooking.
2. Support the wider kitchen team during serving times to ensure the lunch period runs smoothly for all.
3. Prepare the dining area for service, which may include moving and/or setting up furniture, setting up of trolleys, and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required after service.
4. Prepare the service area, hot cupboards, and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the meal.
For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory, and behavioral needs related to their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care, and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, in a location accessible from Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Options Autism?
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
Additional benefits include:
* Christmas Gift Vouchers
* BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, and Anytime Healthline
* Team Building Days
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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