How would you like to be paidfor five days but only workfour*?
Ourcolleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG,so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’swork/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-DayWorking Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week(orequivalent).
Ifthe trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across theGroup – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join#teamOFG!
JobTitle: KitchenAssistant
Location: Underley GardenSchool, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA62DZ
Salary: £10,400.00 perannum
Hours: 16hours per week, over 2 days per week 9am - 5am, daysnegotiable
Contract: Permanent
UKapplicants only. This role does not offersponsorship.
As partof our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aKitchen Assistant to join our close-knit team at Underley GardenSchool, part of OptionsAutism.
Purpose ofthe Role
* Work withinthe school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the schoolskitchen and dining facility alongside the KitchenTeam.
* Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuringall stakeholders benefit from high standards ofservice.
* Support in the production ofhigh-quality school lunches, whilst considering the School FoodStandards
* Ensure the kitchen and dining areasare safe and clean environments for young people, staff andvisitors at all times
* Support in meeting thestandards and requirements set by the Environmental HealthAgency.
Responsibilities:
* Producefood to a high standard, in accordance with the schools’ dietaryrequirements. This includes supporting in the preparation andcooking.
* Support the wider kitchen team duringserving times to ensure the lunch period runs smoothly forall
* Prepare the dining area for service, thismay include moving and/or setting up furniture, setting up oftrolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as requiredafter service.
* Prepare the service area, hotcupboards and other equipment at the point of service for theefficient and effective service of themeal.
For a full listof Duties and Responsibilities, please see the JobDescription
AboutUs
Underley Garden School is alarge school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19,who have a range of complex needs associated with autism andlearning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory andbehavioural needs associated with theirdisabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic,person-centred approach to the development of our pupils andendeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard aspossible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care andtherapy to meet the individual requirements of students withcomplex special educational needs.
At UnderleyGarden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal,social and learning lives of the people entrusted to ourcare.
Located near the market town of KirkbyLonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dalesin a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surroundingareas.
For over 16 years Options Autism haveprovided care and education to pupils and adults with autism,complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering newapproaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.
We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place toWork’ for the fifth yearrunning.
Why join OptionsAutism?
Benefits
Yourhealth and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get anexceptional reward packageincluding:
* LifeAssurance
* Pension scheme with options toincrease your contributions
* “Your WellbeingMatters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental healthsupport services and physical healthchecks
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right foryou, including:
* A widerange of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in theUK and abroad
* Cycle to WorkSchemes
* Electric Car PurchaseScheme
* Critical illnesscover
* Family Growth Support - inclusivebenefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave,along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
AdditionalSchoolBenefits
* BirthdayChocolates
* Gift Voucher atChristmas
* BUPA Wellbeing Health Expensesincluding Employee Assistance Programme and AnytimeHealthline
* Team BuildingDays
* AttendanceIncentive
And that’snot all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives ofothers.
We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Allapplicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhancedDBS.
*You’llwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject tosuccessful completion of probation and is not a contractualbenefit
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