Job Title: Cook and Catering Manager
Location: Four Seasons, Coventry
Salary: £24,413-£25,900 per annum, pro rata
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours of Work: 18 hours per week – flexibility depending on the activities and events, some evening and weekends.
Closing Date: 23rd May 2023
Four Seasons is a social enterprise that gives work experience to adult with learning disabilities in a catering environment. Working with people with learning disabilities is central to the culture of the business and we work to help maximise each co-worker’s potential. However, the company is run as a commercial entity with social awareness.
Four Seasons and Kings Hill Nurseries (another social enterprise) form together Newpath Ventures that belongs to Life Path Trust, a charity based in Coventry that supports people with learning disabilities.
About the Role:
Newpath Ventures/Four seasons is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive chef and catering manager to join the team.
Do you like working with interesting people? Are you dedicated and creative? Are you looking for a rewarding and diverse role in a dynamic environment?
If so, you may be just who Newpath Ventures are looking for!
We are looking for a Cook & Catering Manager working alongside with people with learning disabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality meals and ensuing all food safety and health and safety legislation is adhered to.
Driving is essential as the site is not easily accessible by public transport.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle customer enquiries
- Costing and margin calculation for food, events, enquiries, menu design.
- Provide high quality meals and food for bookings (private events, afternoon teas, birthday parties, wedding, and funeral).
- Organising events according to enquiries
About you:
- Previous experience in catering
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Organisational skills and able to prioritise tasks.
- Aspirations for people with learning disabilities
- Being able to lead a team in a kitchen environment
- Understand and live our values
- Food and hygiene level 2-3, H&S
Our Values:
- Choice – In how you live your life; Where you live; Where you work; What you do in your leisure time.
- Opportunity – To develop your own path in life; Undertake lifelong learning; Achieve qualifications.
- Rights – To make decisions about living your life; To live the life you want to; To have a home of your own.
- Independence– To look after yourself as much as you can; To make your own decisions; To be supported where necessary
- Inclusion – To be involved in decisions about your life; To have a voice
- Responsibility – All the above carry responsibilities; You need to understand these responsibilities but be open to the fact you may need support to understand these responsibilities
Please click the APPLY button to send through your CV and cover for this role.
Candidates with relevant experience and job titles of; Catering Supervisor, Food Services Manager, Catering Assistant Manager, Serving Assistant Manager, Serving Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Food Services Assistant Manager, Catering Assistant Manager, Assistant Manager, Bar Manager, Catering Manager, Deputy Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Catering Manager, Catering Deputy Manager, Deputy Food Services Manager may also be considered for this role.
