Join Our Team as a Cafe and Catering Chef!
Do you have a passion for creating high-quality food and transforming lives? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dynamic Cafe and Catering Chef to join our team in Gloucester and Cheltenham!
What We Offer:
* Competitive Pay: £15 per hour
* Flexible Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30am - 3pm
* Pension: Auto enrolment pension with a 6% employer contribution
Your Role:
* Prepare, cook, and serve delicious meals for events, catering orders, and our cafes
* Manage a small team of supervisors and support staff
* Develop and implement innovative catering menus
* Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met
* Maintain accurate records of food supplies, freezers, and fridge temperatures
* Keep in line with food budgets and cost control
* Ensure stock rotation, order stock, and check deliveries
* Provide direction and oversight to Café supervisors
* Manage planning, production, and delivery of catering orders
* Support and train staff and volunteers
* Supervise and instruct staff and volunteers in the use of all equipment and hygiene procedure compliance
* Report any illness of an infectious nature or accident immediately to your line manager
* Provide support to other areas of the hospitality and catering operations as provided by The Nelson Trust
* Aid the marketing and promotion of the business through online and face-to-face communication
* Ensure the catering arm develops and operates in ways consistent with the brand architecture
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a team that provides volunteering, training, and employment opportunities for individuals seeking recovery
* Use your culinary skills to make a real difference in people's lives
* Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment
Requirements:
* 3 years' experience as a chef or equivalent qualification
* Excellent people, communication, and man-management skills
* Commitment to the values of the Nelson Trust
* An outgoing and positive personality and attitude with a passion and drive to succeed
* A full clean driving licence
Desired Skills:
* IT literate
* Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
* Knowledge of business infrastructure, including P&Ls and budgets
* Experience running a professional kitchen
Apply Now and Be Part of Something Special!
This position may close early if a large volume of applications is received.