To prepare, cook and present food readily and efficiently. To maintain the smooth running of the kitchen and dining area, at all times and to supervise, train and motivate other staff, apprentices and volunteers with the aim of delivering food to our customers while ensuring excellent customer service.Manage the opening and closing of the kitchen.Prepare, cook and present food, quickly and efficiently, meeting our standards.Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times.Keep up to date with current promotions.Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues.Supervise all kitchen-related office administration and deliveries.Supervise and maintain correct staffing levels.Identify and take an active role in the recruitment and training of new staff members.Use promotions to improve the sales and profitability of the cafe.Maintain accurate food-ordering and stocking levels, including all kitchen materials.Assist in achieving financial targets set by the manager.Manage wastage through correct product measurement.Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training, attending courses and completing HACCP folders.Always adhere to all company policies and procedures.Be involved and contribute at team meetings.Carry out instructions given by the management team and the cafe owner.

Overseeing daily activities and duties at the Beacon Community Centre. Responsible for the security, operational and financial matters with regards to building upkeep while overseeing and ensuring room bookings.As Centre Manager I usually performed many of the following tasks:• Managing the Beacon Centre• Reporting to the vicar twice a month• Attending building committee meetings• Creating business opportunities/bookings• Performing administrative duties• Maintaining a budget• Overseeing the upkeep of the building• Supervising volunteer staff• Handling daily ad hoc responsibilities• Reporting to the PCC• Ensuing the cleanliness of the building• Managing a variety of user groupsThe post was part time.I left this position because the funding expired.