Part Time Domestic Assistant

Outcomes First Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient running of the kitchen and providing high-quality meals for students. This position offers a unique 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work/life balance while making a positive impact on pupils with complex needs. Enjoy benefits like life assurance and a pension scheme as part of a supportive team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contribution options

Access to mental health support and health checks

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing high-quality school lunches.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to dietary requirements.
• Support the kitchen team during serving times.
• Prepare the dining area for service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Health and Safety Standards

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!

Job Details

• Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
• Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
• Salary: GBP10,400.00 per annum
• Hours: 16 hours per week, over 2 days (9am - 5pm), days negotiable
• Contract: Permanent

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

• Work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the kitchen and dining facility alongside the Kitchen Team.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in maintaining high standards of service for all stakeholders.
• Support in preparing high-quality school lunches, adhering to School Food Standards.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean environments for students, staff, and visitors.
• Assist in meeting standards set by the Environmental Health Agency.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the production of food according to dietary requirements and support in cooking.
• Support the wider kitchen team during serving times to ensure smooth operation.
• Prepare the dining area for service, including setting up and cleaning.
• Prepare the service area and equipment for efficient meal service.

Additional Information

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. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach and aim to make a positive difference in our pupils' lives.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, within a reasonable distance from Lancaster and Cumbria.

Options Autism has been providing care and education for over 16 years, and as part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches delivering measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Access to mental health support and health checks (