Job Shop vacancies

18 November 2024

We have now officially opened our brand new Job Shop!

We have included:

• Better Accessibility
• Adaptable air-conditioned rooms
• Opportunities for increased collaboration with employers and service providers
• New registration and booking system - coming soon.....

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The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk.

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80119: Junior Cook

Salary: £12.00
Hours: Full time / Part time
Location: Coventry CV2

Vacancy details:

• An individual with a passion for cooking and a desire to learn and grow in the culinary field.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment and previous kitchen experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback.
• Punctuality and reliability.

83621: Kitchen Assistant

Salary: £11.42 per hour
Hours: Full time
Location: Coventry CV6

Vacancy details:

• As a KA/ Commis chef you are an integral part of the kitchen team, main tasks will involve supporting the team to maintain a clean and tidy kitchen in accordance with the standards set by the company
• There may be occasions where you will be required to prepare, cook, and present food to our customers
• This will only be required as and when you have been suitably trained to do so. • Ensure storage and dating/stock rotation is in line with company procedures and policies
• Be an advocate of health and safety and food safety in the venue • Own all food safety and health and safety related activities within your area of responsibility
• Lead a ‘zero harm’ culture, and have a ‘never turn your back on a hazard’ mentality
• Take full responsibility for allergen management from a food perspective, always following with the Rank allergen management framework
• Attend periodic food safety and health and safety meetings and training sessions as and when required

86164: Senior Research Officer

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: Coventry CV8

Vacancy details:

• The design and facilitation of workshops, evaluation and exploitation of research, stakeholder engagement, and collaborating on research outputs, reports and deliverables. You will play a significant role in contributing to the project's impact while supporting your own professional development
• This position will work with a similar role within CAWR to deliver a range of research and dissemination activities across the project
• The project involves multi-actor collaboration, data management practices, ethical considerations, and aims to create environmentally sustainable, local food systems while engaging stakeholders and contributing to policy development
• The core team includes individuals from Coventry University, Garden Organic, and Social Farms & Gardens, with partners from organizations like Soil Association, Birmingham City Council, and Open Food Network involved in the project
• The project runs for 48 months from October 2024, aiming to generate new knowledge and drive just, sustainable transitions in food systems. Day-to-day management and delivery of the research project P4G
• Manage the internal communications with other GO staff involved with the project. Be the day-to-day conduit with the project leader (CAWR). Undertake research into public procurement focusing on the use of living case studies through
• Stakeholder mapping and analysis, on-farm surveys local data collection through interviews with procurers and producers, focus groups, mapping current procurement Developing market dialogues with farmers, chefs, kitchen staff, school leaders, and procurement officers to develop mutual understanding and contribute ideas to public food tender design.