Kitchen Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Stamford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of autistic young people. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Cook and ensuring high standards of food preparation and hygiene. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance while contributing to a meaningful cause. This position offers a supportive environment where your efforts will directly impact the wellbeing of students. With a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and a pension scheme, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Discount Options

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking activities.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food in line with established procedures.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Cooking Skills

Food Preparation

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 a high standard of practice and hygiene in accordance with current quality standards, in all aspects of food preparation, which will contribute 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 be able to suggest new ideas towards the design and planning of seasonal menus in line with the School Food Plan.

• Level 2 Food Hygiene or willing to work towards

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, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.

Our aim for the young people coming to Stretton Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally, and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed.

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 are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

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

• 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
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit