Kitchen Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on the wellbeing of both staff and students. You'll assist in food preparation and cooking, ensuring high standards of hygiene and quality. With a commitment to a 4-Day Working Week, you can enjoy a better work-life balance while making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Support the Cook in daily catering operations.
• Maintain hygiene standards in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and cooking activities.
• Manage catering services in absence of the Cook.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene Standards

Catering Services Management

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

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 Stretton Shires School.

About the role

To support the Cook on a day-to-day basis and, in the absence of the Cook, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the catering services.

Maintain high standards of practice and hygiene in accordance with current quality standards in all aspects of food preparation, contributing to the quality of care of each student.

Contribute to the provision of an effective and smooth catering service through preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages, as directed and in line with established procedures/guidance.

Assist the School Cook in food preparation and cooking activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping, and peeling food ingredients, operate a range of kitchen equipment following training, and suggest new ideas for seasonal menus in line with the School Food Plan.

• Level 2 Food Hygiene or willingness to work towards it.

About us

Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18.

Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, which means we constantly need passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.

Our aim for the young people at Stretton Shires is to ensure they progress developmentally, educationally, and socially. We want them to understand themselves and experience success, equipping them with skills and knowledge for future success.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Access to a wide range of mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• A variety of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Our focus on pupil and young adult outcomes means your role will make a positive impact on others’ lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to enjoy life. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.