Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are seeking a
Assistant Catering Supervisor 32hpw
At The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0WT
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £23,734.62 p/a pro-rata
We are currently looking for a part-time Catering Supervisor to support the smooth running of our Kingfisher Cafe within the Wolseley Visitor Centre. You will support both the Catering and Commercial Manager and Assistant Catering Manager by helping to oversee the operation in their absence and be part of a team to provide a high standard of food & beverage delivery.to our valued visitors.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a confident, enthusiastic, and friendly person who is passionate in providing the very best customer experience in terms of food and service, as well as having a proactive approach to assisting the Assistant Catering Manager to deliver fabulous experience to a diverse range of visitors to our cafe.
About the Role
This is a busy cafe, so you will need to work well under pressure, have excellent standards of hygiene, be flexible, and work as part of a team to always provide excellent customer service.
The Catering Supervisor is a role that involves preparing all menu items and cooking to order where necessary. You will also be required to cook quality, savoury dishes and snacks, together with baking a range of cakes, tray bakes and scones. You will help support the Catering & Commercial Manager and Assistant Catering Manager in maintaining a quality, safe and well-run kitchen and help to oversee the operation in their absence. You will thrive in being part of a team to provide a high standard of food & beverage delivery including on-the-job training, completing and maintaining relevant training and safety records.
About Us
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 130 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy here: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/our-policies Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy.
Please be aware that we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
For more information and to request an application pack contact Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on [email protected] or visit our website www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/jobs
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity. Charity No: 259558.
Closing Date: Ongoing until post filled
Interviews: Ongoing
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,734.62 per year
Work Location: In person
