Job Description

OVERVIEW

Facilitates creative cuisine using surplus and seasonal food and supervises/supports guest chefs as needed. Menu development for cafe as well as specific events with assistance from Climatarian Kitchen staff and volunteers. Plates should always be 75% plant based, and meat dishes should follow Climatarian principles (e.g. our signature burger is grated mushrooms, beef mince). Direct management of kitchen staff and volunteers and associated administrative and organizational duties. Success in this position would be movement progressing to the Executive Chef position, growing the team, and eventually consideration for Collective directorship if desired.

Responsibilities and duties

Develop menu for cafe and specific events for the community (menus should always have plant based, animal based, and allergen free options) Preps and cooks for cafe (Thursdays - Saturdays) and ad hoc catering bookings, which can be on other days, including Sundays. Supervises kitchen staff and on the job training Collects surplus from local suppliers as needed Oversees cleaning of kitchen, food preparation, and storage spaces and kitchen laundry Maintain relevant inventories (e.g. food and equipment) and stock rotation Liaise with Cherwell Collective staff and community partners (e.g. Good Food Oxford) Keep accurate records of activities including inventories, cleaning, SFBB (Food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations), etc Posts photos of food, recipes, updates as needed on social media Act as an honest spokesperson for Cherwell Collective if needed.

REGULAR AVAILABLE HOURS

These hours are flexible, for example if you have a large event requiring evening work Friday or Saturday you are not expected to work the following Tuesday/ you can trade hours to keep at 37.5 weekly (you will be able to determine your own break times).

Mondays 7:00 - 15:00

Tuesdays 7:00 - 15:00

Wednesdays 7:00 - 15:00

Thursdays 7:00 - 15:00

Fridays 7:00 - 15:00

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Excellent time management

Personal organization and ability to stay on task

Excellent leadership skills

Flexibility in cooking skills

Knowledge of multiple cuisines

Experience with food surplus uses and variety

Ability to delegate and manage duties and staff

Willingness to train further as needed

Food hygiene and safety training level 3 or above

Experience running of a professional kitchen

Experience in organising staffing and rotas

Experience in supplies ordering and receiving

Experience in menu planning, producing seasonal menus using in season ingredients

Ensuring all areas of the kitchen are fully equipped at all times

Must have experience in staff training

Ability to use judgement and perform well under pressure

Desired:

Experience of volunteering in the community.

Understanding of how to demonstrate Climatarian cooking principles

Desire to make a name for yourself in the culinary world

Classic French training

Knowledge of plant growing and seasonality of produce locally and experience harvesting, fishing, hunting, etc

Personal License for alcohol sales

Lived experience relevant to our services

MILESTONES30 days:

Open Climatarian Kitchen at MoorsideFill necessary support staff positions and create menus and appropriate stock and systems on site.

90 days:

Prepare new stock after the Christmas mass distribution and create menu and plan for the Big Lunch in January.

Cherwell Collective encourages applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and with a variety of different experiences and circumstances. We are an equal opportunities employer and take diversity, flexible working and inclusivity seriously. If you have any concerns about any of these issues and would like to discuss with us prior to submitting an application then please do get in touch (cherwellcollective@gmail.com).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person