The Cavern Kitchen Assistant
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The coffee shop functions as a regular coffee shop but with a difference! It offers work experience training for vulnerable and disadvantaged people, including those with complex needs. It is also a community venue and safe place for young people, those with complex mental health needs, and adults with learning difficulties who need support. We support people in a person-centred and trauma-informed way.The Cavern is open 10am-11pm 6 days a week and 12pm-11pm on a Sunday, so shift work will be required. This role exists on an as needed  basis and as such is a zero hours contract.The ideal candidate for this position is a passionate, people-focused individual. They would be confident working in a busy kitchen environment and managing the individual tasks involved during a shift. More importantly, they will have a passion for seeing people become the best they can be, as well as a commitment to helping people eat healthily with fresh meals of good quality. They will have an appreciation for the values of Treasure Seekers as an organisation and actively want to support the vision through their work.All applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check and must provide two references before a start date can be arranged.Title of RoleThe Cavern Kitchen AssistantPurpose of RoleTo enable people to become the best version of themselves through the provision of healthy meals and income generation to support the wider work of Treasure Seekers. This includes cooking, cleaning, preparing ingredients, and shopping.Main Activities/TasksSupporting the Cavern Kitchen Manager with the smooth running of the kitchenEnsuring all work practices are within environmental health guidelines and food safety processesCooking and presenting meals to a high standardKeeping waste to a minimumMaintaining the cleanliness and care of equipment and working areas used in accordance with the standards required by law and the procedures laid down by the organisationEnsuring stock is rotated and labelledWorking with a small team of volunteers to upskill and enable them to develop key hospitality skillsAttending training and regular professional developmentWorking with the Kitchen Manager under their leadershipWorking within the policies and procedures of Kingfisher Treasure SeekersPromoting Kingfisher Treasure Seekers and its workAny other duties as requiredTraining and ExperienceFull training will be given during induction and on an ongoing basis.Experience of working in a kitchen (preferred)Experience of working with people with learning disabilities (preferred)Hours0 hours per week at £11.50 per hourSupportEmployees can expect to receive the following support:Use of a HR and H&S Platform.Line Management support24/7 access to a BUPA call line run by Qualified CounsellorsLocationThe Cavern, 56 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NFCompany Number: 08110228#J-18808-Ljbffr