Job Description

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About Us

Loaf Catering is a social enterprise delivering outside catering for events across Greater Belfast. Our flagship building Loaf Cafe on the Grosvenor Road is home to our food preparation and production unit for all outside catering and supply to our other sites; The Bobbin Cafe in Belfast City Hall and Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn,. All our profits support people with learning difficulties and autism into jobs with a future.

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The Role

As a Food & Beverage Team Member you will assist with the preparation of food in Loaf Cafe Bakery or the Bobbin Cafe and work with the team to produce an exciting brand which promotes healthy eating while creating training and employment opportunities for local people with learning difficulties.

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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 cafe 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 in not definitive and may be subjective to review as the duties and the responsibilities determine.

About The Role

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Apply Now

If you're passionate about food, hospitality, and making a difference in the community, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating exceptional food and opportunities for a brighter future.

Required Criteria

Ability to work under pressure A can - do attitude Ability to work evening/weekends as & when required Previous experience (paid or voluntary) of working in a busy catering environment

Desired Criteria

Barista trained Essential Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of keeping records Knowledge and understanding of the needs of disabled people and a commitment to the equal rights Experience of dealing with customers

Skills Needed

About The Company

At the heart of the NOW Group's mission is its commitment to empowering individuals to gain skills and access meaningful employment. It achieves this through tailored employment academies, which provide participants with industry-specific training and work placements, and through their social enterprise businesses Loaf Catering and Cafes and Loaf Pottery.


One of the best-known contributions from the NOW Group is the JAM ("Just A Minute") Card

- a tool that allows people with invisible disabilities to discreetly ask for patience in everyday interactions. It's a very successful initiative with over 182,500 users and 3, 000 global organisations regarded as being JAM Card Friendly.


The NOW Group's impact is driven by innovation, dedication, and an unwavering focus on changing lives for the better.

Company Culture

At NOW Group, our culture is what sets us apart. It's built on collaboration, compassion, and a shared belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Across our integrated team -- from Training and Employment to Family Service, JAM Card, Loaf Cafes, Catering and Pottery, Social Groups, and vital support services like HR, Communications, Finance and Compliance -- we are united by one purpose: to support people with learning difficulties, neurodiverse conditions, ADHD and autism into sustainable employment.


We don't just work side by side -- we work together. Each department brings its own strengths, but our true power lies in our ability to collaborate across teams. Our participants come from all walks of life, and it's our culture of teamwork, flexibility, and deep empathy that allows us to meet their varied needs with real impact.


In 2024/2025 alone, our culture of care and commitment helped place nearly 400 people into meaningful, sustainable employment across Ireland and supported 2,168 individuals to achieve 1,824 qualifications. These aren't just statistics -- each number represents a life transformed, a family supported, and a community benefitted.


What truly defines our team is heart. We care deeply -- not just about the work, but about the people behind it. Our team members show up every day with passion and purpose, knowing that their efforts are making a lasting difference. They don't see targets -- they see individuals, and the ripple effect that a single opportunity can have.

Company Benefits

Benefits at NOW Group

NOW Group is dedicated to the wellbeing and growth of our employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional needs. We provide

25 days of annual leave plus 12 statutory days

(pro-rata), allowing ample time for rest and rejuvenation.


We prioritize health and wellness through a

Health Cash Plan

, which becomes available upon successful completion of the probationary period, and

confidential staff counseling and financial advisory services

, ensuring support for your physical, mental, and financial health.


To help plan for the future, we offer a

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

with a generous

5% employer contribution

. Employees can also take advantage of our

Bike to Work scheme

and

holiday purchase options

, promoting flexibility and convenience.


Our

flexible working initiatives

, including a

hybrid working model

, and various

wellbeing programs

, reflect our commitment to fostering a positive and adaptable work environment for all team members.


Vacation, Paid time off, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Hybrid Working, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

Salary

12.21 per hour