JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Café Cook
Hours of Work: 20 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.
Main Base: Cozy Corner Cafe, Onward House, 2 Baptist Place, Bradford, BD1 2PS
Responsible to: Social Enterprise Coordinator
Salary:
Mission Statement:
Specialist Autism Services' (SAS') mission is to support people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) by the provision of health, education, training, sports, creative art and counselling activities, which promote their social inclusion, training opportunities and ultimately employability.
Purpose of the Post:
The Café Cook will take responsibility for running the daily operations of our Cozy Corner Community Café. Providing healthy, good quality food at a reasonable price to our members and other local community groups.
Our aim is to provide a safe space for groups and communities to meet and engage with activities or events, in order to increase inclusion and promote awareness of Autism. This is not an ordinary café and our priorities will always be to Specialist Autism Services' members who will train and work within the various roles required in the Café.
Specific Duties:
* Prepare and cook a variety of meals and snacks for café customers, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.
* Plan weekly menus that cater to a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-friendly options.
* Maintain stock levels and order supplies as needed to ensure the café operates efficiently.
* Ensure the kitchen and food preparation areas are kept clean and comply with all food hygiene regulations.
* Manage cash handling and till operations.
* Provide friendly and welcoming customer service to all visitors of the café.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Create an inclusive and supportive environment for members with autism to enjoy their lunch.
* Work collaboratively with volunteers and staff to ensure a positive working environment.
* Maintain health and safety standards, including food hygiene, fire safety, and first aid procedures.
* Assist in promoting the café within the local community.
* Provide input on café improvements, including menu development, service enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
* Report any issues or concerns to the Social Enterprise Coordinator promptly.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Experience working in a kitchen or café environment.
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* A positive and inclusive attitude towards supporting individuals with autism.
* Basic numeracy and cash-handling skills.
Desirable:
* Experience working in a social enterprise or community café setting.
* Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain one).
* Experience supporting individuals with additional needs or disabilities.
General Responsibilities:
* Actively support and promote Specialist Autism Services and all its policies including 'Equal Opportunities'.
* Co-operate with all Specialist Autism Services' staff in maintaining good relationships within Specialist Autism Services, with outside agencies and the general public.
* Promote a positive image of Autism.
* Ensure that your conduct within and outside Specialist Autism Services' premises does not conflict with professional expectations of the organisation.
* Co-operate with all staff in maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
* Attend staff meetings and training as required.
* Ensure the respect, dignity and rights to privacy of members as far as possible.
* Participate in regular supervision and review sessions with your line manager and, if applicable, staff for whom you are responsible.
* Carry out any duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and title of the post as required by your line manager or his/her next higher level of authority.
* Maintain confidentiality for all areas of Specialist Autism Services, its staff and its work. The nature of the work within the service entrusts people with confidential information about members, their families and staff. Any breach of this confidentiality may constitute gross misconduct.
Supervision
* Successfully complete the induction process within the 6-month probation period.
* Attend Continued Personal Development meetings/Appraisal on a yearly basis
* Attend meetings, 6 monthly reviews.
Other Duties
* The background of the post holder will be taken into account in respect of the above responsibilities to ensure full advantage is taken of any specialist training, qualifications, skills or knowledge.
* The post holder will refrain from acting in a manner which in any way endangers themselves, Specialist Autism Services members, fellow employees or the public.
* The post holder will avoid any behaviour which discriminates against fellow employees, potential employees or Specialist Autism Services members on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
* The post holder will refrain from smoking in any area and at any time not designated as a smoking area or at a suitable and agreed smoking break.
* The post holder will abide by all Specialist Autism Services current policies and procedures in accordance with current legislation.
* This job description may be adjusted according to the developing service needs in conjunction with the post holder.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Special Conditions: 6-month probationary period.
Annual Leave: The annual year runs from 1 April to 31 March. The entitlement is up to 34 days
per full leave year (pro rata) including statutory and public holidays.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
(Exemptions) Order 1975. Applicants for the post are not entitled to withhold information about
convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provisions of the Act and in the event of
employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in disciplinary action or dismissal
by the Board of Directors of Specialist Autism Services. All information will be treated with strictest
confidence.
Applicants will not necessarily be precluded from employment where a previous criminal record exists,
but this will be taken into account when considering the suitability of an individual in working with this
potentially vulnerable client group.
DBS Checks
A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check will be undertaken for all successful applicants.
Data Protection Act 1984 and Confidentiality
You are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984 and any breaches of the Act or
the Confidential nature of the work of this post could lead to dismissal.
Note: This job description is not restrictive or definitive in any way and should be regarded only as a guideline to the duties required and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.59 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person