Catering Support Worker

West Sussex.info; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance: 2 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

10% discount in ACC shop, café, Horticulture, Make, and Make Café

£200 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

A community support organization in Portsmouth is looking for a part-time Catering Support Worker. You will be responsible for managing catering and food production while providing training to individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate confidence in cooking and menu planning, play a crucial part in corporate events, and maintain high service standards. Join us to make a positive impact while enjoying the flexibility of part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Confidence in all aspects of catering and food production.
• Ability to manage corporate bookings for large groups.
• Experience in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of catering and food production.
• Create delicious home-cooked meals for customers.
• Provide training and support for people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Catering and food production

Training and support

Menu planning

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a Catering Support Worker to join our team. The successful applicant will be part of a small team that supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in developing their catering skills.

Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week, Monday and Thursday 9-5, with occasional weekend and evening work for planned events.

The ideal candidate will be confident in all aspects of catering and food production, creating delicious home-cooked meals for our customers. They will manage corporate bookings, provide training and support for people with learning disabilities, and maintain high standards of service.

The role involves working closely with the Hospitality Lead and catering team to develop the café, including menu planning. This position would suit someone with a “Can Do” attitude who enjoys creating traditional food dishes and wants to make a difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Confidently manage all aspects of catering and food production
• Create delicious home-cooked meals for customers
• Manage corporate bookings for up to 100 people
• Provide training, support, and appropriate learning environments for people with learning disabilities
• Maintain high standards of service

Benefits

• Life Assurance: 2 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• 10% discount in ACC shop, café, Horticulture, Make, and Make Café
• £200 refer a friend scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.