Chef

"We are all nature, we are all super!"

Our environmentally focussed wholefood + fully vegan bar and restaurant in Hackney, east London is currently seeking an experienced Chef to join our team full- or part-time for 20-30 hours per week including evenings + weekends.

Our menu is all homemade using plant based wholefoods, and every dish is a celebration of seasonal produce. We source our ingredients as close to home as possible by foraging wild produce, growing our own and buying surplus from our neighbours, purchasing further afield only from carefully selected UK and EU farmers and producers using minimal intervention and regenerative farming methods. We practice zero waste principles by composting, fermenting, dehydrating and through the creative use of every part of each whole raw ingredient.

This exciting new role will suit an experienced chef with a passion for innovative, sustainable and wholefood vegan cuisine who can contribute to menu creation.

Experience of preparing and cooking plant based food in a professional commercial environment and Food Hygiene training are ESSENTIAL. Knowledge of raw cooking techniques, dehydration; fermenting and preservation; sprouting grains and pulses; raw desserts, seasonal menu planning and ‘from scratch’ cooking techniques are a bonus but training can be provided in these areas.

The successful candidate will report directly to Head of Food/Head Chef and will be expected to collaborate with other members of the team who are working on the floor, behind the counter and in areas of the business such as the SITE GARDEN and the SITE LAB. Training can also be provided in these areas if this is of interest.

Shifts are flexible but will always include weekends + evenings.

About you:
• Minimum 18 months experience of working in a professional kitchen
• Experienced in vegan cooking and baking
• Passionate about veganism, healthy eating & nutrition
• Committed to zero/low-waste principles and sustainable working ethics
• Positive and friendly team player
• Confidence and ability to work independently without supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and solve problems
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene
• Food Hygiene Level 2 accredited minimum
• Happy to work regular weekends and evenings
• Able to legally work and live in the UK

Job specifics:
• Vegan menu creation and development
• Prepping, cooking and service
• Liaison with FOH team
• FOH customer service at quieter times
• Ordering, stock control and purchasing
• Food Hygiene Management

Pay and benefits:
• Competitive hourly rate or salary package opportunity depending on experience and skills
• 28 days holiday per annum pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible and varied shift pattern to suit (to include regular weekends + evenings)
• Regular pay reviews based on performance
• Exciting opportunities for rapid career growth and development
• On-Shift meals and Off-Shift Friends & Family discounts

SITE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Please send your CV with a cover note explaining your specific interest in working at SITE x supernature to site@sitelondon.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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