Job title
Food & Beverage Team Member Casual
Candidate Brief
NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across the Island of Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.
The organisation was established in Belfast and expanded over the last twenty years throughout Northern Ireland to provide services to support people into employment, training, transition, volunteering and a family service.
Our Café in Kilmainham Square Dublin 8 is our newest member to the Loaf Family. The Café has become a go to spot in the local area for residents, commuters and Tourists. We are now ready to drive our business to the next level, establishing ourselves with corporate catering to businesses in the local area and beyond.
As a Food & Beverage Team Member you will assist with the preparation of food in and work with the Loaf team to produce an exciting brand which promotes healthy eating while creating training and employment opportunities for local people with learning difficulties.
Location
Loaf Cafe, Unit 2 Building 1 Old Chocolate Factory, Kilmainham Square, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Reports to
Chef Manager
Hours
Adhoc across Monday to Friday
Salary scale
€12.70 per hour
Mission
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism into jobs with a future.
Vision
A society where people with intellectual disabilities live, work and socialize as valued citizens.
Main Responsibilities
1. Inspire and support NOW Group catering students through provision of training and assessment opportunities in conjunction with training staff.
2. Deliver food and drink to our visitors, to the Loaf standard.
3. Prepare food to the standard required by Loaf.
4. Cleaning of the kitchen, it’s surrounds and equipment to a high standard.
5. Adhere to existing work practices, methods and procedures.
6. Undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
7. Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines, where appropriate.
8. Provide high levels of customer service to café and function catering customers.
9. Ensure security and safety of staff, participants, premises, stock and cash at all times.
10. To follow Health and Safety Regulations including Fire, Hygiene H.A.C.C.P and C.O.S.S.H.
11. Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall job function.
This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determine.
Please note that employment with NOW Group may be subject to a check from the Garda Vetting Bureau
Personnel Specification
Essential
1. Ability to work under pressure
2. A can –do attitude.
3. Ability to work evening/weekends as & when required.
4. Previous experience (paid or voluntary) of working in a busy catering environment.
Desirable
1. Barista trained.
2. Essential Food Hygiene Certificate
3. Experience of keeping records
4. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of disabled people and a commitment to the equal rights.
5. Experience of dealing with customers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From €12.70 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 4 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilmainham, Dublin City Centre, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/12/2024