Assistant Cook

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title:            Assistant Cook

Location:           Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ

Salary:                £23,000.00 per annum

Hours:                 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

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 an Assistant Cook to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.

Purpose of the Role

*        Work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the schools kitchen and dining facility alongside the Kitchen Team.

*        Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuring all stakeholders benefit from high standards of service.

*        Support in the production of high-quality school lunches, whilst considering the School Food Standards

*        Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are safe and clean environments for young people, staff and visitors at all times

*        Support in meeting the standards and requirements set by the Environmental Health Agency.

Responsibilities:

*        Produce food to a high standard, in accordance with the schools’ dietary requirements. This includes supporting in the preparation and cooking.

*        Support the wider kitchen team during serving times to ensure the lunch period runs smoothly for all

*        Prepare the dining area for service, this may include moving and/or setting up furniture, setting up of trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required after service.

*        Prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the meal.

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

To see the Job Description, please click here - Assistant Cook

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.

Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.

At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.

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

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils 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 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

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

• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Critical illness cover

• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

Additional School Benefits 

• Birthday Chocolates

• Gift Voucher at Christmas

• BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline

• Team Building Days

• Attendance Incentive

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

*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

***OFG Equal Opportunities Strategy

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