Part Time Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a close-knit team as a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School. You'll ensure the efficient running of the kitchen, produce high-quality meals, and maintain a safe dining environment for students with complex needs. Enjoy a unique 4-Day Working Week trial and a supportive workplace focused on wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Responsibilities

• Produce food to a high standard according to dietary requirements.
• Support the kitchen team during serving times for smooth lunch service.
• Prepare the dining area and service equipment.

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 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 per week, 9am - 5pm, days negotiable

Contract: Permanent

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 Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.

Purpose of the Role

1. Work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the school's kitchen and dining facility alongside the Kitchen Team.
2. Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuring all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service.
3. Support in the production of high-quality school lunches, whilst considering the School Food Standards.
4. Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean environments for young people, staff, and visitors at all times.
5. Support in meeting the standards and requirements set by the Environmental Health Agency.

Responsibilities

1. Produce food to a high standard, in accordance with the school's dietary requirements, including supporting in preparation and cooking.
2. Support the wider kitchen team during serving times to ensure the lunch period runs smoothly for all.
3. Prepare the dining area for service, including moving and setting up furniture, setting up trolleys, and cleaning/dismantling after service.
4. Prepare the service area, hot cupboards, and other equipment at the point of service for efficient meal service.

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, including complex communication, sensory, and behavioral needs.

Our School adopts a holistic, person-centered approach, aiming to ensure pupils achieve high standards. We offer education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs.

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

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years, and as part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions