Catering Manager

Overview

CLOSING DATE: Ongoing
LOCATION: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney
SALARY: £29,000
TYPE: Full Time
WORK LOCATION: On Site

Join our team in an exciting and varied role, oversee the development of our on-site café and support residents to gain catering and kitchen skills!

About Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney

Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, based in Ditchingham is home to one of the UK's most beautiful charity shops, drawing in bargain hunters and day trippers to the former convent set in 4 beautiful acres. Our café is a real jewel in the crown of the site, nestled in orchard courtyard it offers fresh food and cakes, made on-site each day by the people we are supporting out of homelessness. As catering manager, you will bring your own flare to the operation of the café, working with the wider team to develop our offer and make it even more amazing than it already is.

The people we support, who we call companions, live and work on-site, very soon this cohort will number over 50 individuals spread across 5 different houses. As part of the support package they receive, we provide prepared meals 5 days a week and access to food and kitchen facilities where they can prepare their own meals for the remaining two days. As catering manager, you will support the team of companion chefs to plan, order and execute the prepared meals whilst also leading on the essential work of ensuring that there are enough options available to our companions to cater for themselves fully on other days.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of the on-site café and support residents to gain catering and kitchen skills.
• Support the team of companion chefs to plan, order and execute the prepared meals for 5 days a week.
• Lead on ensuring there are enough options available to companions to cater for themselves on the remaining days.
• Develop the café offering in collaboration with the wider team to improve quality and experience.
• Contribute with creativity, organisation and entrepreneurial ideas within a charity context.
• Promote and maintain a safe catering environment with emphasis on safety and quality as top priorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge of catering, particularly around the regulations involved in operating a safe catering environment.
• Strong catering background and ability to manage catering operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate people with a range of complex needs.
• Food hygiene level 3 certificate is essential.
• Willingness to visit the site prior to applying and engage with the team for an informal chat.

Additional Notes

Emmaus is a truly unique charity with a support offer unlike anything else in the sector. It is therefore highly recommended that you visit the site and speak to the team prior to applying for the role. We have big plans to expand our catering offer over the next two years introducing evening meals and a breakfast service for our upcoming B&B project, this means there is a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow into a new more senior role with us.

Application

To apply, please read the attached Job Pack and get in touch with Mark Johnson for the full job description and an informal chat or give us a call on