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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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job Title: School CookLocation: Orchards Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HTSalary: 20,000 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.We are looking for a School Cook for our New Options Autism School - Orchards Manor School, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market.About the roleTo 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 ResponsibilitiesTo plan menus for the School with reference to the dietary needs of the Service UsersTo undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls setTo set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day-to-day useTo ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the SchoolTo be observant of the need to minimise waste To provide suitable food to staff/Service Users with special dietary requirementsCheck daily any visitor, staff, Service User mealtime requirementsTo personally observe all measures relating to Health and Safety, hygiene and food hygiene requirementsTo report on any equipment or maintenance requirementsTo prepare and place food orders and to deal with any enquiries and complaints to suppliersTo ensure that supplies are ordered and are properly checked on delivery and that invoices are accurateAbout usOur New Options Autism School Orchards Manor School is proposed to open in June 2025 and will have capacity for 72 pupils with a variety of complex needs including ASC.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?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support -inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. Youll 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 benefit4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.#1