OrganicLea Community Kitchen Lead (3 days per week)
We are looking for someone to work in our Hawkwood kitchen as part of our Community Learning and Inclusion team.
Our community kitchen is at the heart of our Grow It, Cook It programme — inspiring people to eat more plant-based, seasonal and organic food, improving personal health, supporting biodiversity and reducing our collective carbon footprint.
We are looking for someone to oversee the kitchen and contribute to the development and delivery of the Grow It, Cook It programme. Working alongside a team of volunteers, you will ensure the smooth running of kitchen operations and create a welcoming, educational and empowering environment, providing nutritious plant-based lunches for all site users (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays)..
You will also support the development of activities, training and communications that bring a focus on how to cook with the produce we grow and how plant-based diets connect to human and planetary health. You’ll need to have a passion for food, the ability to spot and nurture cooking talent, and skills to communicate food and climate justice issues in an engaging way.
Salary: £30,503 pro rata
More detail about the role, the skills and qualities we are seeking, and how to apply can be found here.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Thursday 4 December
Interviewing: Wednesday 10th and Friday 12th December
Start date: Tuesday 20 January if possible
