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).
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY
50 per hour
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our close-knit team at Brick Lane School, part of Options Autism.
To support the Catering Manager by performing a variety of tasks in all areas of the kitchen, including food prep as directed by the Catering Manager.
To also ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic. Cleaning all kitchen areas, equipment and fabric as required, and keeping the servery and dining areas clean, washing and sanitising tables and chairs.
Preparing and serving food/meals, at all sites.
Rotate food stock supplies as necessary, at all sites.
Update the Catering Manager of food/kitchen requirements for ordering before stock runs out for all sites.
With reasonable notice, to work additional hours to support the Catering Manager in periods of staff absence and/or heavy workloads i.e., To transport food and equipment to either site as required.
Lifting of equipment and loading of dishwasher and other kitchen equipment.
Use of basement at Chapel Street to use dishwasher and access any other relevant catering resources or equipment.
Qualifications: Food Hygiene preferably
Brick Lane School in East London is an independent school offering education for students aged 5 years to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of Autism. OFG developed a Neurodiversity Strategy (AAD) which informs how we provide education and clinical supports for autistic individuals in an environment which is conducive to their strengths and needs.
The school is located just 10 paces off the vibrant and cosmopolitan Brick Lane which is well served by public transport services including Santander Bikes. The school does have parking for staff however we encourage staff to make use of environmentally friendly alternatives and as a company the cycle to work scheme is available for all employees.
The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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