Kitchen Assistant

Outcomes First Group; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team at Brick Lane School, London. This role supports the Catering Manager and ensures high standards of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness. As part of an innovative 4-Day Working Week trial, you will enjoy a better work/life balance while positively impacting the lives of students with autism.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Wide range of first-class mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Food Hygiene knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Manager with food preparation and hygiene tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare and serve meals at all sites.

Skills

Food Hygiene

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 are participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, which means you could work one day less per week (or the equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we will implement the 4DWW across the Group, making this an exciting time to join us!

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY

Salary: GBP 12.50 per hour

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Brick Lane School in East London, part of Options Autism, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team.

Purpose of the Role

Assist the Catering Manager with food preparation, kitchen cleaning, and ensuring meal standards are met.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

• Clean all kitchen areas, equipment, and surfaces, including servery and dining areas.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Prepare and serve food and meals across all sites.
• Set up service and dining areas.
• Manage food stock supplies and notify the Catering Manager of needs.
• Support additional hours for functions or staff absence, with prior notice.
• Transport food and equipment as required.
• Lift equipment and operate dishwashers and other kitchen machinery.
• Empty bins and manage waste disposal.
• Use facilities such as the basement at Chapel Street for dishwashing and resource access.

Qualifications: Food Hygiene preferred

For full duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

About Us

Brick Lane School provides education for students aged 5-18 with Autism, supporting their strengths and needs through a neurodiversity-informed approach. Located near vibrant Brick Lane, the school is accessible via public transport and offers parking and cycle-to-work schemes.

Our goal is to support each pupil to reach their potential in a safe, supervised environment, thanks to our dedicated team of professionals.

Options Autism has over 16 years of experience in care and education for individuals with autism and complex needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead with innovative, outcome-focused approaches. We are proud to be recognized as a "Great Place to Work" for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks

Market-leading benefits through Vista platform include:

• 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 treatments

Impact

Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils and their families. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

Work-Life Balance

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.