Kitchen Assistant

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**Job Title: Kitchen Assistant**

**Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT**

**Salary: £13,937.50 per annum (£12.50 p/h)**

**Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm**

**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 a Kitchen Assistant to join our close-knit team at Stretton Shires School.

**About the role**

To support the Cook on day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Cook be responsible for the day to day management of the catering services.

Maintain a high standard of practice and hygiene in accordance with current quality standards, in all aspects of food preparation, which will contribute to the quality of care of each student.

Contribute to the provision of an effective and smooth catering service through preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, as directed and in line with established procedures/guidance.

Assisting the School Cook in food preparation and cooking activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients, operate a range of kitchen equipment, following training. and be able to suggest new ideas towards the design and planning of seasonal menus in line with the School Food Plan.

**Essential**:

- Level 2 Food Hygiene or willing to work towards

**About us**

Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people, and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 - 18.

Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.

Our aim for the young people coming to Stretton Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed.

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.

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