Community Chef and Food Project Coordinator
| Posting date: | 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | FK10 2DR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Gate Charity |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role: Community Chef & Food Project Coordinator
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening & weekend work.
Starting Salary: £13.75 per hour
Place of work: The Gate Charity, Alloa, and community locations
The post-holder will be subject to a PVG check
About us: The Gate is an established charity which supports the most vulnerable members of our community. We are forward-thinking and dedicated to alleviating food poverty and social isolation in Clackmannanshire. We pride ourselves on reacting with integrity and dignity to the needs of those marginalised in our society.
We are seeking a passionate Community Chef and Food Project Coordinator to lead our various community food programmes. You should be an experienced cook, comfortable with preparing a variety of cuisines, and have an interest in sustainable food practices, advocating for the reduction of food waste. You will support nine food-related initiatives, including our Community Café, Soup Pot, Community Food Delivery Van, and external catering events.
The role is essential in coordinating and delivering our food-related projects as part of the team. You will take the lead in developing and monitoring various systems, including HACCP food safety systems, managing stock and equipment, and utilising kitchens both internally and with external partners. Additionally, you will support the Volunteer Coordinator in recruiting, training, and assisting volunteers. You will also help promote initiatives on social media and collaborate with local partners.
You must demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with different people, function well in a team, and take the initiative. A passion for food, cooking, sharing skills, and encouraging learning is essential.
Specific responsibilities
• Coordinate and facilitate our food projects, workshops and events that engage the community in all aspects of cooking.
• Cook exciting meals from food waste donations.
• Take a lead role in developing a range of menus, systems and procedures that support the running of the projects in line with Environmental Health and Health and Safety regulations and maintain records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of events and projects by developing relevant information, as well as marketing and promotional materials.
• Setting and tidying kitchens before and after activities
• Support recruitment, training and retention of volunteers.
• Collaborate with local partners to engage a diverse range of groups and community organisations in promoting participation in our activities.
• Attend local events and groups to promote the project's work and activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as reporting.
General responsibilities
•To work as part of the Gate Charity team to promote and encourage understanding of environmental issues and food education
•To promote the values of The Gate Charity when working in the local community.
• To comply fully with the organisation’s ethos, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Engage with our community in a way that empowers local people to take ownership of their learning and adopt sustainable behaviour changes.
• To work and communicate effectively with other team members (staff, sessional workers and volunteers) to achieve goals.
• To work constructively and effectively with partners, groups and organisations.
• To provide an excellent participant experience.
• To report on the success of allocated tasks.
• To attend and contribute to team meetings and training courses.
• To undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.
• Reduce food insecurity, improve access to nutritious food, and enhance the skills of local people to eat healthier, cook on a budget, and reduce food waste.
Please email jilly@the-gate-charity.org for an application pack
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening & weekend work.
Starting Salary: £13.75 per hour
Place of work: The Gate Charity, Alloa, and community locations
The post-holder will be subject to a PVG check
About us: The Gate is an established charity which supports the most vulnerable members of our community. We are forward-thinking and dedicated to alleviating food poverty and social isolation in Clackmannanshire. We pride ourselves on reacting with integrity and dignity to the needs of those marginalised in our society.
We are seeking a passionate Community Chef and Food Project Coordinator to lead our various community food programmes. You should be an experienced cook, comfortable with preparing a variety of cuisines, and have an interest in sustainable food practices, advocating for the reduction of food waste. You will support nine food-related initiatives, including our Community Café, Soup Pot, Community Food Delivery Van, and external catering events.
The role is essential in coordinating and delivering our food-related projects as part of the team. You will take the lead in developing and monitoring various systems, including HACCP food safety systems, managing stock and equipment, and utilising kitchens both internally and with external partners. Additionally, you will support the Volunteer Coordinator in recruiting, training, and assisting volunteers. You will also help promote initiatives on social media and collaborate with local partners.
You must demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively with different people, function well in a team, and take the initiative. A passion for food, cooking, sharing skills, and encouraging learning is essential.
Specific responsibilities
• Coordinate and facilitate our food projects, workshops and events that engage the community in all aspects of cooking.
• Cook exciting meals from food waste donations.
• Take a lead role in developing a range of menus, systems and procedures that support the running of the projects in line with Environmental Health and Health and Safety regulations and maintain records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of events and projects by developing relevant information, as well as marketing and promotional materials.
• Setting and tidying kitchens before and after activities
• Support recruitment, training and retention of volunteers.
• Collaborate with local partners to engage a diverse range of groups and community organisations in promoting participation in our activities.
• Attend local events and groups to promote the project's work and activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as reporting.
General responsibilities
•To work as part of the Gate Charity team to promote and encourage understanding of environmental issues and food education
•To promote the values of The Gate Charity when working in the local community.
• To comply fully with the organisation’s ethos, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Engage with our community in a way that empowers local people to take ownership of their learning and adopt sustainable behaviour changes.
• To work and communicate effectively with other team members (staff, sessional workers and volunteers) to achieve goals.
• To work constructively and effectively with partners, groups and organisations.
• To provide an excellent participant experience.
• To report on the success of allocated tasks.
• To attend and contribute to team meetings and training courses.
• To undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.
• Reduce food insecurity, improve access to nutritious food, and enhance the skills of local people to eat healthier, cook on a budget, and reduce food waste.
Please email jilly@the-gate-charity.org for an application pack