Closing date
12 Aug 2026 - 5:00pm
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
£33,863 per annum 5% pension contribution
Working hours
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Location
Share Vauxhall, SE11 6AA
Contact email
hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number
020 7924 2949
Do you want to support a small team of students preparing and packaging 100 – 150 meals a day as part of our community meal service? We need an experienced Head Chef to deliver a community meal service to Lambeth residents who are adversely affected by the cost of living crisis and other socio-economic impacts. You will provide students with the opportunity to build employment skills, confidence and practical skills.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes empowering adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults with other support needs to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll plan for and teach catering and hospitality skills to adults with a learning disability and autistic adults
- You’ll provide 100-150 meals for community members in need, 3-5 days a week
- You’ll enable students to achieve relevant qualifications and support students to build portfolios of experience and achievements
Who we’re looking for
- You are an experienced chef who loves food, is passionate about making a difference and gets a buzz out of developing people’s catering and hospitality skills
- You have worked in the catering and hospitality industry, and you’ll have led a team to source, prepare and cook meals for around 100-150 people
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively and in a non-discriminatory way to disabled people from a range of backgrounds and communities
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled adults. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has somethingto offer others, and we build on people\'sindividual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We hold a goldInvestors in Peopleaccreditation, which means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership to make our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
View our full list of the benefits of working for Share.
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Head Chef employer: Share Community
At Share, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism through creative programmes. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to contribute to a vision of inclusivity and independence, making every day rewarding and fulfilling.
