The Treetop Café is a small but busy vegetarian café situated in the grounds of the Monkey Sanctuary, near Looe in Cornwall. Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary is a registered charity which cares for rescued monkeys and promotes animal welfare, conservation and sustainable living.

All profits from the café are given back to the Sanctuary to help further the aims of the Charity.

The Sanctuary is open to the public every summer from the end of March until the end of October.

In line with the ethos of Wild Futures the Treetop Café looks to lead by example and promotes a sustainable, healthy and cruelty free lifestyle, helping to create a positive future for people, animals and planet. The Café in the trees is proud to provide deliciously tasty, healthy food that showcases the very best in vegetarian food and drink, specialising in options for vegans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic chef who is a confident managing a busy vegetarian kitchen. Training in the Café management system will be provided. Previous experience is preferred.

Applications deadline Sunday 28^th Feb 2016.  Interviews 3^rd / 4^th March.

Start date Wednesday 23^rd March.

For further information

Contact matt_nott@wildfutures.org (matt_nott) or to discuss the role please ring 01503 262 532.

Main responsibility

1. Adhere to the “safer food, better business” management system.
2. Stock ordering, control and storage.
3. Food preparation, safe storage and plating up.
4. To be an active and supportive team member. To work closely with others and maintain a professional approach at all times.
5. To comply fully with all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times.
6. To provide a warm welcome and a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable customer service.

Desirable skills/training/ knowledge

1. Good knowledge of the food and drink we serve and sell.
2. A clear understanding of why the café is vegetarian.
3. Clear communication with customers, suppliers and other team members.
4. Clean, tidy and appropriate clothing and hair at all times.
5. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Food Hygiene Certificate.

Primary Roles

1. Insure all menu items are available.
2. Creating specials for the specials boards.
3. Ensuring that the kitchen areas are clean and tidy.
4. Ensuring that the safe food, better business management system is followed and implemented.
5. Ensuring that the café and catering equipment is properly maintained and reporting any damage or breakages to the Café manager.
6. Help organising, training and supervising voluntary helpers.
7. Help organising and undertaking the decoration and maintenance of the Café.
8. Maintaining good communications with the rest of the Sanctuary team.

Accommodation is not provided with this role but help will be given finding local accommodation (accommodation available within 10minute walk of sanctuary).

Other Responsibilities

To be flexible in your work according to new situations as they arise. Be available for on-site events and offsite catering van roles.

Hours of Work and Pay

The role is paid for 37 hours per week at the National Living Wage of £7.20 per hour.

8.30am – 5pm. This position is a seasonal role which runs from Wednesday 23rd^th March 2016 until 30^th September 2016.

Holiday to be booked 1month in advance. No holiday during school holidays.

All staff under-go a monthly staff review. Holiday is accrued at 2.5 days per month.

Applications deadline Sunday 28^th Feb 2016. Interviews 3^rd / 4^th March. Start date Wednesday 23^rd March.

Please send your C.V. and Cover Letter to matt_nott@wildfutures.org (matt_nott) or Matt Nott. Treetop Café Manager. The Monkey Sanctuary, Looe. Cornwall. PL13 1NZ.

Deadline: Sunday 28^th February 2016.