Job Title
Baker / Cook - Community Café (Employment Pathways)
Responsible to
Catering Team Lead/SLT
Salary
£29,120.00 per annum
Hours
2080 per annum
Aims and purpose of the role:
The Baker / Cook plays a key role in 4EDEN’s community café, producing high-quality baked goods and food, sold to the public whilst coaching and supporting adults with additional learning needs; enabling independence, confidence and future employment.
This role directly supports 4EDEN’s mission to promote the abilities, talents and value of people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity and to increase understanding within the wider community through meaningful, visible work.
In order to be selected for interview please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the role and our values within your application.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Food Preparation & Production
Prepare and bake a range of café products, including bread, cakes, pastries, savoury items and cooked dishes
Ensure food is produced to a consistent quality, suitable for public sale
Adapt recipes and production methods to support inclusive participation
Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control
2.
Coaching & Employment Support
Coach, support and work alongside adults with additional learning needs in the bakery kitchen
Break tasks down into clear, achievable steps to support skill development
Encourage independence, confidence and pride in work
Positively reinforce abilities and achievements
Support individuals to work towards employability, routines and workplace expectations
3.
Community Café & Social Impact
Contribute to a welcoming café environment that showcases the skills of people 4EDEN supports
Act as an ambassador for inclusion, helping café customers better understand learning disabilities and neurodiversity
Promote dignity, respect and ability-focused language at all times
4.
Health, Safety & Food Compliance
Maintain strict standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, allergen management and internal procedures
Support safe working practices for all staff and participants
Report hazards, incidents or concerns promptly
5.
Operational Support
Assist with menu planning, seasonal products, and cost-effective use of ingredients
Support stock control, ordering and waste minimisation
Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues
Set up and close down kitchen areas as required
6.
Teamwork & Values
Work collaboratively with café staff, coaches and team leaders
Uphold the values, ethos and inclusive culture of 4EDEN
Undertake any reasonable duties consistent with the role
7.
Additional Expectations
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism at all times
Ensure compliance with organisational policies
Promote a positive, collaborative and professional working environment
Method of working
4EDEN expects all staff to work effectively, both as individuals and as part of a team, delivering high quality services and support. In doing so, 4EDEN expect all staff to display the core competencies defined in the performance and development appraisal arrangements and to conduct themselves in a manner which befits their professional status and responsibilities.
This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be amended from time to time by the line manager to meet changing circumstances or business needs. Specific targets and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and will be reviewed regularly as part of the performance management arrangements.
Essential Criteria:-
Experience
Proven experience working as a baker, cook or in a professional catering environment
Experience producing food for sale to the public
Experience working to routines, food standards and production schedules
Working knowledge of employment practices and legislation, with the ability to recognise when specialist HR advice is required
Skills & Knowledge
Strong practical baking and/or cooking skills
Good understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness and allergen awareness
Ability to explain tasks clearly and adapt methods for different learning styles
Good organisational and time-management skills
Basic numeracy skills for recipes, portioning and stock use
Personal Qualities
A genuine belief in the abilities and potential of people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity
Patient, calm, positive and encouraging approach
Flexible and solution-focused mindset
Respectful, inclusive and values-driven
Reliable and professional
Desirable Criteria:-
Experience supporting adults with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodiversity
Experience in a charity, social enterprise, community café or training kitchen
Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety qualification
Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting people towards employment
Interest in inclusive employment, social value or community development
Safeguarding Note
4EDEN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate DBS & reference checks.
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We’re actively hiring so, if you fancy joining a fantastic team and contribute toward making someone’s life better, we would love to hear from you!
Submit your application today or contact us directly to learn more!
Email : [email protected]
Telephone : 01768 892014
Website : www.4eden.co.uk
Pay: £29,120.00 per year
Location:
- Penrith CA11 7LY (preferred)
Work Location: In person
