Job description
Job title:
Taurus Crafts Part-time Chef
Purpose:
To take lunch service as part of the rota and to provide cover for
the full time chef
Reporting to:
Chef Manager
We are looking for experienced candidates who have an enthusiasm for producing high
quality café style food. Our mission is to serve simple, well prepared food made with great
ingredients, skill, and passion.
The Cafe stands at the heart of Taurus Crafts. It welcomes most visitors, local and holidaymakers alike. Our daily operation includes a mixed ability team providing work placements
and supported employment opportunities.
Main responsibilities:
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Take service, operating the menu and presenting in accordance with the house style

Oversee the daily operation of the Safer Business Procedures when taking service
including
o Completion of all kitchen documentation
o Monitor all kitchen tasks and take action to ensure appropriate standards
o Take action/report actions on problems

Advise the Chef Manager of any ordering requirements

With colleagues across Taurus Crafts, support the development of a sustainable visitor
centre operating with a strong customer service focus.
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Ability to work with a mixed ability team including overseeing placements in the kitchen
when taking service
Person specification
Experience
 At least 2 years’ experience in a catering and customer service environment
 Previous experience in a fast paced catering environment
Qualifications
 Be certified to level 2 Food Hygiene
 First Aid training or an ability to update
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Skills and knowledge
 An ability to work with a mixed abilities team including people with learning disabilities,
mental health problems and others facing barriers to participation in society and work
 An ability to support the training and development of others
 Able to prepare and present the Taurus Crafts menu
 Able to work in a pressured environment whilst maintaining a calm, happy, constructive
working atmosphere in a customer service orientated team
 Able to manage systems: Safer Business Procedures, ordering
Competencies
Competency
Respecting and
understanding
others
Effective
communication
Working with and
developing others
Results and
quality focus
Problem solving
and decision
making
Resilience to
change and
challenges
Definition
Is able to understand issues from others’ viewpoints and builds
an atmosphere of trust and openness so that others are treated
with respect and dignity without discriminating or stereotyping.
Tailors their approach depending on who they are with and acts
as an advocate for people.
Is able to communicate effectively with others through the use of
verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
Recognises the needs of others when seeking agreement to their
plans, adapting their communicate style to match the situation.
Is an active member of the team, working cooperatively with
others and assisting when they need support.
Provides direction and empowers others to help them achieve
personal learning and development targets.
Is conscientious, strives to complete work to high standards and
looks to improve and maintain the quality of performance in
themselves and others.
Completes work with the best interests of others in mind.
Is able to collect, interpret and evaluate information to develop a
deep understanding of a problem, explores alternative ways of
resolving problems including new possibilities.
Makes timely and well considered decisions.
Is open to change and embracing new developments/initiatives,
adapts well in new and unfamiliar situations responding to
changing plans quickly, works independently without direction, is
resilient and copes well in emergency situations.
Other requirements
Satisfactory enhanced plus (adults) disclosure.


Must have the flexibility to work a non-standard rota
Availability to work some weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays
Employment terms:
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
The appointment is subject to a six month review period, which may be subject to
extension.

The hourly rate of pay will be £7.25

Average hours per week will be 16 - 20

There is a 1% contribution to a company pension scheme (see office for details).

Holiday entitlement is 6.6 weeks (including public holidays) pro rata.

Sick pay entitlement is 4 weeks after one month, increasing to 8 weeks after 3 years, 12
weeks after 5 years.
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Notice – four weeks.
Closing date for applications 18/1/16
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