Catering Assistant

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! 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). 4-day working week after 3-month settling period Job title:            Catering Assistant Location:           Hambrook School, Burgess Hill Salary:               £12,822.50 per annum Hours:               25 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 9am-2pm 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 Hambrook School located in Burgess Hill. About the role 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. Responsibilities 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 Required Appropriate Catering qualifications About us Hambrook School is in Burgess Hill West Sussex. We opened in September 2023 and secured an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in just 7 short months! We help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, alongside a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum. All our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP. We have been inundated with requests of places from Sussex and Surrey Local Authorities and therefore need additional staff to impact the lives of more pupils. We are therefore looking for the perfect person to join us for this next stage of our journey. We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupil's needs to be addressed, and their capabilities fully realised. We offer our pupils a flexible, safe and nurturing environment for them to develop and grow. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, 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? 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 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 the 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. #1