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Catering Assistant
Job description
*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
Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Brinksway School, Stockport
Salary: £13,380 per annum
Hours: 24 hours per week;10am - 2pm 4 days, 8:30 - 2 one day
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 Catering Assistant to join our close-knit team at Brinksway School located in Stockport.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to assist the Kitchen Manager to prepare and serve school meals. There is also an element of interaction with students to encourage a happy and healthy school lunchtime. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, considering any special dietary needs
To assist with the clearing up and cleaning of the kitchen equipment, kitchen area and dining hall
Food preparation, cooking and service to pupils and staff
Ensure all health & safety and food hygiene regulations are maintained within the kitchen environment.
Ensuring a good standard of cleanliness is maintained
Ensuring adequate food supplies
Reporting problems raised, any cancellations or extra meals needed and maintaining records
To assist in the lunchtime supervision of pupils to ensure that service of food is completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting
Report behaviour observations to a teacher for them to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour.
General Accountabilities
Ensure that safe working practices are adopted in the work areas and to maintain a safe working environment.
Work in compliance with the Code of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the school, and its commitment to equal opportunities
Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation/standards
Attend training courses, and team meetings as required.
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About us
Our new Options Autism School - Brinksway School in Stockport. The school opened in September 2024 and will have capacity for 55 pupils.
Brinksway School will be a Primary and Secondary Special Educational Needs School for pupils with Autism.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
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.
