Chef

About Loaf Catering We are Loaf Catering, we are a social enterprise supporting people with learning difficulties and autism into jobs with a future. If you're in Dublin or Belfast, be sure to check out our cafes. We not only serve delicious food and good coffee but also offer outside catering for events, offices, and parties.

The Role As Chef you will produce a variety of dishes in line with our standardised recipes, while creating training and employment opportunities for local people with learning difficulties and autism.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
2. Follow all food safety regulations (HACCP, allergen control, etc.)
3. Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation.
4. Support the Café Manager with financial targets; sales, gross profit, wastage and control of labour.
5. Follow internal procurement procedures and manage supplier relationships.
6. Assist in menu planning and developing new dishes.
7. Provide support to NOW Group participants on placement and ensure accurate recording of interactions. This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determine.

What We Offer

25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probationary period) Access to confidential Staff Counselling & Financial Advisory Services Stakeholder Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution) Bike 2 Work Scheme Holiday purchase scheme Flexible working & Wellbeing initiatives

Additional Information Employment is subject to an Enhanced AccessNI Disclosure Check. NOW Group is committed to fair recruitment practices. Policies on safeguarding, recruitment of ex-offenders, and data protection are available upon request. Join NOW Group and be part of a team that makes a difference by transforming lives and creating brighter futures.