Job Overview
Our Bradbury Café is more than just a place to eat; it is a safe, welcoming space where people can come for an affordable, nutritious meal, particularly during times of hardship, and feel part of a supportive community. It is also a place where young trainees can build confidence, develop skills, and grow, supporting everyone on their journey, using food, teamwork, and everyday experiences as tools for positive change across the East Marsh of Grimsby.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and community minded individual who is passionate about helping people learn, grow, and reach their potential. This role would be ideal for someone with experience in teaching, training, coaching, youth work, mentoring, or supporting individuals to develop skills and confidence.
The successful candidate will understand how everyday experiences can become valuable learning opportunities and will enjoy creating a welcoming, supportive environment where people feel safe, respected, and encouraged. They will be confident in working with individuals from a range of backgrounds, including those facing personal or social challenges, and will be committed to helping them build confidence, develop practical skills, and progress on their journey.
Working within our café, you will use food preparation, teamwork, customer service, and daily operations as tools for learning and personal development. You will help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where trainees, volunteers, and community members feel part of something meaningful, contributing to positive change across the East Marsh of Grimsby.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in the power of community, enjoys supporting others to succeed, and wants to make a real difference in people's lives
Mentoring & Support
- You will provide friendly, day-to-day mentoring and support in a welcoming café environment. You will build positive, trusting relationships that boost confidence and wellbeing, while helping individuals develop life skills, routine, and work readiness. Through supportive 1:1 and small group sessions you will focus on empowering those facing challenges such as homelessness or social exclusion.
Training & Development
- You will deliver hands-on training in café operations, including food prep, hygiene, customer service, and teamwork, while supporting individuals to build transferable skills for employment or further training. Adapting your approach to suit different learning styles and abilities, you will create simple and engaging training materials to help individuals grow and succeed.
Programme Delivery & Administration
- You will plan and schedule café activities and training programmes that support participant development recording outcomes, tracking progress, and gathering feedback to monitor impact, which will support external funding. Throughout the role you will work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver joined-up, effective support to everyone accessing the café.
Café Operations
- Support the daily running of the community café, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive space for all. Lead and supervise residents and volunteers during service, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness. Assist with menu planning, food preparation, and service delivery, and support community events, pop-ups, and catering activities as needed.
Skills & Experience
- As Chef Mentor you will have experience working in a café, kitchen, or hospitality setting, with strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups, whilst mentoring individuals in community or support settings. In addition, you with the ability to motivate and encourage people with varying needs using a flexible, proactive team-player approach.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Professional Cookery (Level 2 or 3)
- Teaching or Mentoring Skills - Award in Education and Training advantageous.
- Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum).
- Allergen Awareness and COSHH as standard.
- Ability to coach and mentor individuals to a programme is essential.
This role offers an enriching opportunity to contribute positively to the community by nurturing new talent in a supportive environment. We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about fostering growth through education and practical training.
Pay: £17,533.00-£18,902.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 City and Guilds in Professional Cookery (preferred)
Work Location: In person
