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Part Time Domestic Assistant, Kirkby Lonsdale
Client: Outcomes First Group
Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 14.06.2025
Expiry Date: 29.07.2025
Job Description:
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
* Work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the school’s kitchen and dining facility alongside the Kitchen Team.
* Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuring all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service.
* Support in the production of high-quality school lunches, whilst considering the School Food Standards.
* Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean environments for young people, staff, and visitors at all times.
* Support in meeting the standards and requirements set by the Environmental Health Agency.
Responsibilities:
* Produce food to a high standard, in accordance with the schools’ dietary requirements. This includes supporting in the preparation and cooking.
* Support the wider kitchen team during serving times to ensure the lunch period runs smoothly for all.
* Prepare the dining area for service, including moving and setting up furniture, setting up trolleys, and cleaning/dismantling after service.
* Prepare the service area, hot cupboards, and other equipment at the point of service for efficient meal service.
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 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioral needs.
Our school adopts a holistic, person-centered approach to development and strives for high standards. We offer comprehensive education, care, and therapy tailored to students with complex needs.
Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, within commuting distance of Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.
Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.
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 get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as:
* A range of 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 support
Additional School Benefits
* Christmas Gift Vouchers
* BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, Employee Assistance Program, and 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 free time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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