Work at The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food is dedicated to inspiring and helping people from all walks of life to learn about healthy, sustainable and delicious food. We offer a wide range of hands-on courses taught by world-class tutors, in a unique environment within the grounds of the beautiful Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire. 

The estate surrounding Welbeck Abbey is steeped in history. Its striking expanse of parkland heads across the park to the offices and the estate houses some very impressive buildings.

We are part of  the Welbeck Community and we work alongside consultancies and technology companies, creative and artisan businesses, food producers, publishers, designers and artists.

The unique location offers all the benefits of easy access to the larger cities and towns of Sheffield, Chesterfield and Nottingham and is only a 15-minute drive to both the M1 and the A1.

If you would like to join The School of Artisan Food team, working within an inspiring environment, please follow the links to apply for a vacancy, which can be found in the job descriptions below.

 

To apply for this position, please send maximum 2-page CV and cover letter/ email explaining how you meet the below person specification to recruitment@welbeck.co.uk no later than 5pm on 2nd December 2024.

If you would like to discuss this post informally, please call Jenny Paxman, Christopher Collins or Jack Arkless on 01909 532171 or email jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org.

Catering Technician  

0.4 FTE Potential to increase in the next 12 months

16 Hr per week over 2 days (8 Hr Shifts)
Monday to Sunday inclusive, on a rotating basis with regular weekend work.

Role Description

The School of Artisan Food is seeking a permanent Catering technician with the experience, and commitment to proactively support the provision of high-quality breakfasts, lunches and snacks, made from scratch using local, seasonal ingredients where possible, for both the students and staff at the school.  The successful candidate will play an active role in the planning and delivery of well presented, seasonal menus with the personal pride and passion expected of a real food lover who gets a buzz out of feeding people. Reporting to the Operations Manager (Buildings & Facilities). 

This role will work alongside and complement our existing Catering Lead Technician role, and it is open to any candidate who can demonstrate the necessary skillset, experience and/ or qualifications as per the person spec (below). 

Duties

  • Work with the Catering Lead Technician, to plan, prepare and produce high quality, well presented, seasonal meals for all customers, students and staff at the school.
  • Work independently when required, taking control of the whole meal execution process from ordering of raw material to final meal presentation.
  • Follow all current Health & Safety / Food Safety guidelines in accordance with SAF Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Work with the Catering Lead technician to constantly review working practices and inform the Operations Manager of any improvements that may need making.
  • Work with the Catering Lead Technician to ensure all food storage, labelling and traceability practices are followed at all times.
  • Work with the Catering Lead Technician to liase with the purchasing department in order to maximise the usage of produce from the SAF garden, any surplus course materials and other local suppliers as a priority.
  • Support the Management Team in the promotion of a Safety Culture which is understood and adopted by all staff and students.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications and/ or experience

 

Example

Essential/ Desirable

A formal qualification in a relevant field (level 2 or above) with the ability to produce meals at a high standard.

 

Such as Level 2 food, HND, NVQ or FdSc in a relevant field (culinary arts, bakery, artisan food manufacture, food, food safety).

D

Prior involvement in Food Service / Catering.

Experience in a customer facing environment. Proven understanding of food safety regulations, including allergen control, HACCP, and compliance with current food safety laws.

D

Sound understanding of the unique nature of Artisan Food.

To include areas such as dairy, butchery, bakery, patisserie, fermentation, pickling etc.

D

Formal training in food hygiene

Ideally recent – such a Level 2 food safety / hygiene

D

Experience of ‘from scratch’ cooking on a daily basis.

Passionate about showcasing local, seasonal ingredients in a creative and delicious way.

E

 

Skills and behaviours

 

Example

Essential/ Desirable

Recipe development, using seasonal items

Understanding of seasonality and how to make the most of what we have around us with a real focus on sustainability and waste minimisation.

E

Catering / Menu planning training or experience

Formal or informal, ideally relevant to the role/ food environments/ food safety

D

Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills

Ideally relevant to a food production setting

E

Written and verbal communication skills that enable you to connect with a wide range of relevant audiences

E.g., staff, tutors, volunteers, auditors, local authority

E

Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate emotional intelligence and the ability to work as part of a team.

Follow verbal and written guidance where required with the ability to show initiative and have a team approach and ‘can do’ attitude.

E

Excellent understanding of, and compliance with, Health & Safety at Work standards.

Ideally relevant to a food service environment.

E

 

 

 

 

Company Benefits:

Contributory Company Pension Plan.

Potential for further professional development and certifications.

The Welbeck Card – Staff 10% off purchases made in the Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery and The Portland Collection.

Course discounts at The School of Artisan Food.

Opportunity to join Westfield Health.

Monthly Free Drink at The Welbeck Abbey Brewery on the last Friday of every month for all employees. Family and pets welcome!

Welbeck Holiday Cottage, Cuckney House and Lady Margaret Hall booking discounts.

Opportunities across the wider Welbeck Estate for staff discounts and events access.