Please note, this is a bank role, similar to a zero hours contract, and there will be no guarantee of set weekly hours.
Purpose
Would you enjoy working in a beautiful location in the Forest of Dean, within our café?
As a Chef at Taurus you will produce creative and innovative food in a fast-paced café environment while being financially aware and able to manage a budget.
You will have an outgoing and enthusiastic manner with the ability to liaise and interact with customers and colleagues, and work with and support a mixed ability team.
Location & Travel
Community-based
This role will be based at Taurus Crafts in Lydney.
Duties & Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
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Work with a team of chefs with varying abilities and interests.
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Input into managing a rota system for the kitchen team.
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Ensure the highest quality of food production and presentation is maintained from you and your team at all times.
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Ability to understand and produce exemplar compliance documents with a strong emphasis on ‘Safer Food, Better Business’.
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Be a part of creating seasonal, appealing and profitable menus as required.
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Follow food health, safety and hygiene guidelines at all times.
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To communicate with front of house and line management for smooth running of the kitchen, allowing for the best customer experience at all times.
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Facilitate additional food outlets onsite and for external events where required to do so.
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Comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, equality & diversity and data protection.
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Comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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Employees must look after their own health, safety and welfare and be mindful of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate and comply with management instructions regarding health and safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their manager or other senior members of staff where necessary.
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Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
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Attend and participate in team meetings, 1-2-1 supervision sessions and other meetings as required in line with the post.
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Undertake any other duties which are consistent with this post, as directed by line management.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Good standard of education (GCSE Maths and English or equivalent to).
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Computer literacy.
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Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Desirable
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Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
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Allergen awareness.
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First Aid at Work.
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Food Safety & Hygiene.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
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At least 2 years’ experience working within a busy kitchen environment.
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Ability to demonstrate proficient preparation and cooking skills.
Desirable
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“Safer Food, Better Business” and compliance experience.
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Knowledge and respect of quality, locally sourced produce.
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Ability to contribute towards the required gross profit margins.
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Event catering.
Personal Attributes
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Physically fit: some of the work will require lifting and moving of stock as well as managing endurance capabilities during busy periods.
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High standard of personal hygiene.
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Well organised.
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Administration skills commensurate with the role
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Able to work in a pressurised environment whilst maintaining a calm, happy, constructive working atmosphere in a customer service orientated team.
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Ability to be flexible towards additional shifts when events or functions are planned.
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The dedication to strive towards an exceptional experience for all of our customers.
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Taking enjoyment from producing delicious, no-fuss food.
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Enthusiasm to work alongside people with learning disabilities.
Key Competencies
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Leadership skills.
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“Safer Food, Better Business” understanding.
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Knife skills.
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Understanding of and passion for food.
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Must be available to work some weekends, bank holidays and school holidays between the hours of 9 – 5.30.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Camphill Village Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.
Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. In our 70th year we honour our past, provide for the present and will lead the future.
Our focus on humanity and nature was inspired by our past and remains as key to the Trust’s ethos today. This is reflected in our focus on social and green care integration, valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons, and respecting the rhythm of natural life.
We operate in both rural and urban communities, building on our care (social) farming legacy. Our historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues to play to our strengths.
Phone: 03316 308282
Email: [email protected]
