Job vacancy: Catering Manager

Newtongrange Develoment Trust (NDT) is recruiting a Catering Manager for its latest project, the Pavilion Cafe in Newtongrange Welfare Park.This is an exciting post with the successful candidate being able to put their stamp on the Cafe. If you are interested please read the job description below and send your CV and cover letter to info@ndt.scot by Monday 11th May, 5pm.

Main Tasks:

The Catering Manager will be responsible for setting up and managing the day-to-day operation of the new Pavilion Café in Newtongrange Welfare Park. Tasks will include preparation and serving of food, and leading the delivery of a community café ensuring compliance and working with volunteers.

Details:

Hours: 35hrs per week

Salary: £24,500 - £28,000 (dependent on relevant experience), plus 3% pension contribution

Qualifications: Food Hygiene Level Intermediate (SCQF 7) or Advanced (SCQF 8)

Accountable to: Pat Bowie – Chair NDT

Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Manage the day to day running of the Pavilion café, including planning menus, stock control, opening sessions and volunteer management

• Oversee café operations during community and group work use.

• Deliver practical hospitality and barista training in a working café environment

• Support people to develop skills in customer service, food preparation, barista techniques, teamwork, communication, timekeeping and basic cash handling

• Working to CookSafe guidelines, ensure food safety, hygiene standards and health and safety requirements are met at all times

• Supervise and support volunteers during café activity, providing clear guidance and encouragement

• Work closely with other staff to support one to one mentoring, employability support and wellbeing needs

• Support volunteers to work towards accredited training such as Food Hygiene

• Help volunteers/trainees understand workplace expectations and routines

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and learning outcomes

• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants

• Follow all safeguarding, equality and organisational policies and procedure

Skills and experience:

• Experience managing or working in a catering or hospitality setting

• Experience supporting, training or supervising volunteers or people new to work

• A high standard of personal hygiene

• Rigorous attention to cleaning and food preparation and storage requirements

• Working knowledge of CookSAFE or willingness to learn

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Ability to relate to people of all ages

• A good command of the English language, both verbal and written

• A current Food Hygiene certificate and the ability to apply this in practice

• Excellent time keeping

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Ability to work independently to a high standard with minimal supervision

• Good organisational skills

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

• Experience delivering barista training

• Experience working in a community setting

• Relevant catering or supervisory qualifications

• Must be able to drive

Newtongrange Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scotland Disclosure check. Prior to interview a self-disclosure of criminal convictions declaration will be required.