Outcomes First Group

School Cook

14 days ago

Southampton

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: School Cook Location: Bower Lodge School, Southampton, SO45 5TD 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. 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. 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 Our New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge is located in Southampton. The school has a capacity for 40 pupils and opened in September 2024 and caters 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. 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? 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. 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, • 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 *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 Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

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