Cook / Catering Manager

The Diocese Of York; York; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate community as a Cook/Catering Manager, where your culinary skills will make a meaningful impact. In this fulfilling role, you will lead a small team of volunteers, preparing nutritious meals for our members while fostering a supportive environment. With opportunities for both full and part-time positions, you can choose to commute or live on-site. While the salary may be modest, the rewards of contributing to our mission and the enriching community life are immeasurable. If you have a passion for cooking and a heart for service, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

Benefits

Contribution to NEST pension

Community living experience

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and managing a small team.
• Ability to plan menus and order food supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve at least 3 lunches and 3 dinners weekly.
• Plan menus a week in advance and manage food orders.

Skills

Catering Management

Menu Planning

Food Safety Compliance

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Vocational Opportunity for a Cook / Catering Manager in our Community

Holy Rood House, Centre for Health and Pastoral Care, Thirsk, is seeking someone with experience, commitment and a heart for people, to cook and head up our small team of volunteers.

We are a community of residential and non-residential members welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds at a time of need, respite or retreat. Our gentle therapeutic space, including gardens and art room, can help people turn their lives round at a difficult time or simply provide quiet time out of a hectic schedule. The Community is founded on a gentle and inclusive Christian ethos.

This role is for someone who wants to use their skills to help make a difference. We acknowledge that the salary is small but the benefits of life in this community are high. Working to our Executive Director, the Cook / Catering Manager will prepare at least 3 lunches and 3 main evening meals a week. They will be responsible for planning menus at least a week ahead and ordering the food required for all the meals. We have good systems for compliance in place but are looking for leadership qualities to help us manage these more effectively.

There are opportunities for this to be a full or part-time role, daily commuting or in a residential
position.

• Location: Holy Rood House, 10-12 Sowerby Road, Thirsk, YO7 1HX
• Salary: £23,795 FTE (40 Hours) plus contribution to NEST pension
• Hours: 24 hours per week, with opportunity for up to 40 hours

Closing date for applications: 12th May 2025.

God is at work in Drypool and we are seeking a new colleague to join our Team as we look to grow and reach out further.