Hours of work: Full time Mon-Fri 8-4 (flexible occasional evenings and weekends)
Rate of pay: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Responsible to: Trading Manager
About the Role:
You’ll lead our community café, a warm and welcoming hub at the heart of St Vincent’s Centre. We are looking for an experienced chef/cook & kitchen manager who can prepare high-quality meals, manage kitchen compliance, mentor our team of volunteers, and help us grow the café as both a social and commercial space.
Aim: To provide a high-quality, professional food offer to our local community through a sustainable business model that also delivers an engaging, supportive, and rewarding volunteer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the day-to-day running of the café including breakfast and lunch service.
* Ensure food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness, and health and safety compliance.
* Supervise and mentor a team of 15 volunteers and 1 part-time staff. (training & support)
* Plan and implement weekly menus with affordability and nutrition in mind.
* Income generation through food and service encompassing the wider SVP ethos and values.
* Support individuals from a range of backgrounds to develop kitchen confidence and skills.
* Work with the Trading Manager to improve income and expand services.
* Develop and grow professional networks to benefit the cafe and centre.
* Work as part of the centre team to deliver quality outcomes for our users.
* Formal reporting and feedback.
* Regular development meetings with the Trading Manager.
* Recognise, promote and live the SVP values and mission.
* Understand and comply with St Vincent’s confidentiality, health & safety, and equal opportunities policies and procedures.
Person specification
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a chef /cook or kitchen manager in a professional setting.
* Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (minimum) & allergens certification.
* First Aid certification.
* Experience of managing or mentoring people – volunteers, apprentices, or junior staff.
* Experience of working within a voluntary sector environment with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, those from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and those with mental health issues.
* Excellent communication and team-building skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable adults.
* A values-led, compassionate approach to inclusion.
* Level 3 Food hygiene.
* Knowledge of the SVP.
* Experience working in a charity or community setting.
* Experience supporting people with mental health, learning differences, or in recovery.
* Familiarity with volunteer management best practices – Ability to use basic digital tools (email, spreadsheets, social media).
If you would like to speak to someone about the role please contact us on (01274) 513045 and choose option 3 in the call menu.
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