Job Description
Location Courtyard Café, Stepping Stones NI, 39 Seymour Street, Lisburn
Salary £13.21 per hour
Hours of work 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Responsible for: Supporting participants to develop catering skills by working directly within the Courtyard Café, and assist in delivering a comprehensive training programme that builds both practical and transferable workplace skills.
The Key purpose of the post is to support our learning disability participants to gain skills and confidence in the catering industry.
Main Responsibilities
* Support participants to develop work-readiness skills including teamwork, customer service, and food hygiene.
* Work alongside the Learning Disability Support Manager and Courtyard Café Manager to create and deliver tailored support plans.
* Accurately record participant progress and outcomes using IT systems.
* Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements.
* Deliver excellent customer service, including serving customers, taking orders, recommending specials, and liaising with kitchen staff.
* Support participants with daily tasks such as cleaning, taking orders, and setting tables, providing guidance suited to individual learning needs.
* Restock fridges, condiments, and food displays, and ensure tables are cleaned, cleared, and re-dressed in a timely manner.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all food items served, including allergens and ingredients, to provide accurate information to customers
For a more exhaustive list of responsibilities please see attached job description.
TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com FOR AN APPLICATION PACK
About The Role
Person Specification
Essential Experience
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a catering or hospitality environment.
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or above).
* Proven ability to provide coaching, mentoring, or training.
* Understanding of the barriers to employment faced by people with learning disabilities.
* Practical knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
* Strong IT skills, including the ability to record and track progress.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
* A clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Experience
* Relevant qualifications in catering, hospitality, or training.
* Experience working in the charity, social enterprise, or community sector.
* Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities in a work or training setting.
* Additional certificates in Food Hygiene, First Aid, or Health & Safety
Stepping Stones NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
Stepping Stones NI are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Skills Needed
Hospitality, People
Desired Criteria
* Relevant qualifications in catering, hospitality, or training.
* Experience working in the charity, social enterprise, or community sector.
* Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities in a work or training setting.
* Additional certificates in Food Hygiene, First Aid, or Health & Safety.
Required Criteria
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a catering or hospitality environment.
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or above).
* Proven ability to provide coaching, mentoring, or training.
* Understanding of the barriers to employment faced by people with learning disabilities.
* Practical knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
* Strong IT skills, including the ability to record and track progress.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
* A clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Closing Date Friday 17th October, 2025