Sharpham House Head cook/jobshare - part-time, permanent
APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME HOURS WILL BE CONSIDERED
We are looking for a new person/people to take over the reins of the Sharpham House kitchen.
This role typically oversees the catering for the groups of between 20 and 44 participants who attend residential courses and retreats at Sharpham House. The excellence of our vegetarian food has been rightly celebrated for a number of years and we want to continue this high standard utilising produce grown in our walled kitchen garden.
The successful candidate(s) will liaise with our Head Gardener and create menus based on what produce is available. The House kitchen usually produces a buffet breakfast, a full lunch menu and a lighter evening meal. This role will oversee the kitchen with support given by a trainee, assistant cook or housekeepers when needed.
You will benefit from being part of the community at The Trust, an organisation which has seen significant growth in the last three years and is looking to be more outward facing in the pursuit of its charitable objectives. There can be no better environment to work in than the one offered at Sharpham.
About you
This is a role for someone who is well organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on his or her own initiative, as part of a small team. You will need previous experience of vegetarian cooking in a professional context for groups and the ability to manage a commercial kitchen.
You will have a passion for food and be able to manage multiple priorities and always achieve high standards. Flexibility and a sense of humour will be vital. An interest in the Trust’s charitable work and mindfulness would also be an advantage. Staff are able to access the Trust’s programme of mindfulness courses and retreats.
For this role you will need to be able to get to Sharpham House.
More in the Job Description, available to view/print/download here:
Application
To apply, please complete our application form, available to view/print/download here:
and return to [email protected]
Closing Date:
9am, 31st January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 3rd February 2025
Further Information
Please see our website for further information or contact Denise Scribbins: [email protected]
