Community Cook

COMMUNITY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Cook

Job Title:
Team/Department:  Community Services Team
Salary:
Contract Type:
Probationary Period:  3 months
Hours:
Reports to:

£12.71 per hour
Permanent

Part Time (6 hours)
Head of Community Services / Apple Pie Service Lead

Background

St Paul’s Centre is a well-established local charity based in the centre of Crewe. Since 1986 it has
provided a range of services focused on meeting local practical need. It is a growing charity inspired
by its Christian beliefs and driven by a passion to help and support people in their times of hardship

The primary function of this role is to produce a hearty, traditional Sunday Roast dinner on the first Sunday of
each month for members of our local community, including vulnerable adults, ensuring a warm, welcoming
and safe dining experience.

Main Tasks

Liaising with the Apple Pie Club Service Lead: Plan and prepare and deliver a monthly Sunday Roast lunch

Maintain high food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards

Manage stock and minimise waste

Ensure allergen information is clearly displayed and communicated

Contribute to a positive and safe atmosphere for all attendees

Essential Requirements

1. Food Safety & Certification

•  Valid Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene Certificate

•  Up-to-date Allergen Awareness Training

•  Strong understanding of Natasha’s Law and food allergen labelling requirements

•  Knowledge of safe food handling, storage and temperature control procedures

2. DBS Clearance

•  Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

•  Must be current or willingness to obtain prior to employment

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3. Professional Experience

Proven experience cooking in:

•  Cafés

•  Restaurants

•  Community kitchens

Demonstrable ability to prepare and serve a top-quality traditional Sunday Roast, including:

•  Roast meats (beef, chicken, pork, or vegetarian alternatives)

•  Traditionally prepared roast potatoes

•  Seasonal vegetables

•  Yorkshire puddings

•  Fresh gravy made from scratch

Ability to cater for dietary requirements including vegetarian, gluten-free, low-salt and allergen-specific
meals.

4. References

•  Minimum of two professional references

•  At least one reference from a café, restaurant or hospitality employer confirming:

o  Reliability

o  Professional kitchen standards

o  Ability to produce high-quality meals (specifically Sunday Roast)

Personal Attributes

•  Friendly, approachable and patient manner

•  Experience working with or supporting vulnerable adults

•  Ability to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive dining environment

•  Calm and professional under pressure

•  Strong teamwork skills

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Local Knowledge

•  Good local knowledge of Crewe and the surrounding community

•  Understanding of local community needs and demographics

•  Awareness of local suppliers (desirable but not essential)

Desirable (But Not Essential)

•  First Aid training

•  Experience in community outreach or church/community settings

•  Experience managing small kitchen teams or volunteers

The Values of St Paul’s Centre

As a Christian organisation we will:

•  Seek to show the love of Jesus Christ to all people.
•  Employ best business practice at all times.
•  Use our people, money, facilities and time to the best use of those who need our help.
•  Be credible, dependable, caring and trustworthy.
•  Strive to be environmentally friendly.

To those who work with us we will:

•  Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment in which to work.
•  Be honest, open and clear in all of our communications.
•  Treat each person with fairness, respect and care.
•  Have an agreed personal development plan.
•  Encourage each person to share and promote these values.

To those who need our help we will:

•  Give the best quality help we can.
•  Respond as fast as we can.
•  Treat each person with respect.
•  Provide an honest and friendly service.
•  Act as advocates for them