An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Shaftesbury Millie College Enterprise team as our Catering and Retail Technician.
Shaftesbury Millie College is a post 16-25 education setting helping young people with a range of learning and physical disabilities in Dorset and the local area, bridging the gap between education and employment.
SAFEGUARDING Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adult, young people and children and expects all employees to share this commitment and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.
CHRISTIAN ETHOS AND VALUES The post holder must carry out all duties in a manner which is consistent with Shaftesbury values which are based on an inclusive Christian ethos.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The post holder must also maintain the policies, procedures and practices of the organisation and as far as possible, must ensure that all activities within the work setting are consistent with those values, policies, procedure and practices.
Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities · To support in the management of the catering and retail provisions available at Livability Millie College & their expansion.
· To support catering activity on site for both the public and students.
· Create a safe working environment, considering health & safety and compliance for catering and visitor interactions.
· Use online systems and oversee the use of POS software.
· Have oversight of stock control and manage stock ordering in line with budgets supported by the Education Enterprise & Visitor Services Manager.
· Manage our retail outlets and community contracts onsite and offsite (VEC, Courtyard Centre) and assist in growing a local network of retailers to support our internal and external retail offer.
· To provide engaging content for social media and newsletters, showcasing the enterprise activity and student's learning journey.
Supply content where required, and in line with Shaftesbury's social media Policy.
· Support and report directly into the Catering Tutor for delivering enterprise activity on site and developing the offer.
· Liaise with Millie College Education staff to ensure a strong timetable of activity is in place meeting the educational needs of students and participants.
· To deliver the outcomes that aid in Shaftesbury Millie College's long term enterprise goals.
· Delivering excellent experiences for our students, participants and visitors.
· To support in the development of successful relationships with external stakeholders, in order to expand the college's reach with businesses in our community.
· Working collaboratively with the Enterprise Team to ensure the development and success of all areas of the department, including attendance at meetings where required.
· Supporting the set up & expansion of existing plans for the visitor facing areas of the site.
· Collaborating with the education staff on how the visitor services can benefit the development of our students.
· To assist in establishing Shaftesbury Millie College as a visitor destination.
· Be able and willing to support staff in the smooth running of events and compliance matters.