Outcomes First Group
Assistant Chef
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Job Title: Assistant Chef
Location: Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool L10 1LD
Hours: 25 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £14,773.75 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start: September 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Chef to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding school environment where every meal you prepare helps pupils thrive.
Working alongside our Facilities Supervisor and catering team, you'll play an important role in preparing high-quality meals for our pupils and staff, ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest hygiene standards.
What you will be doing
- Prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
- Support the delivery of varied menus, including meals for a range of dietary and medical requirements.
- Help maintain exceptional food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards.
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and kitchen organisation.
- Receive and store deliveries, rotate stock, and help monitor food supplies.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
- Complete food safety and cleaning records in line with school procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an outstanding catering service.
- Help create a welcoming and positive dining experience for our pupils.
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About You
- Has previous experience working in a professional kitchen, catering, or hospitality environment.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Has a good understanding of food safety, allergens, and hygiene regulations.
- Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Us
Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs. We are situated in St Helens in the former St Patricks Church.
At Hazel Cottage, everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive. Alongside a broad, exciting, and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. We work towards every pupil being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
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Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.
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