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Outcomes First Group is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education. Through our three expert-led brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, and Momenta Connect – we deliver dedicated, specialist services that enable all those we educate to overcome barriers, develop and flourish.

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School Cook

Bower Lodge School
  • Southampton
  • Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing date: Friday, 20th December 2024
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Full 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 #teamOFG!

Job Title:          School Cook

Location:          Bower Lodge School, Southampton

Salary:              £20,000 per annum 

Hours:              30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new school, Bower Lodge School to join us as a School Cook. 

About us

Our New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge will be located in Southampton. The school will have capacity for 40 pupils and is due to open in September 2024 and will cater for pupils ages 4-11 years old with a variety of needs including Autism. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, 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.

To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

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.

Job duties

To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. To manage and supervise all kitchen staff.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

  • To plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our young people
  • To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set
  • To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day use
  • To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the School
  • To be observant of the need to minimise waste
  • To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements

Why join Options Autism? 

Benefits

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.

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

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.

*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. 

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Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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