Do you want to support adults with learning disabilities and coordinate the running of our community activities? We need a dedicated Community Food Hub Coordinator to work closely with our Head Chef to deliver a community meal service for the local community. You will help prepare and package meals while supporting students with their learning.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work as part of a team to deliver a community meal service for the local community
- You’ll support the Head Chef with food preparation, student activities, food packaging and cleaning of the kitchen and front of house
- You’ll work closely with the Black Prince Trust, local partner organisations and residents to distribute food to those most in need
Who we’re looking for
- You have experience running community-based projects
- You have experience working in a food environment and have excellent organisational skills
- You are a people person who enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and is a strong team player
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen
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Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. 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 something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This 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 for making 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.
Full list of the benefits when working for Share.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What are the top three qualities that make you an excellent Food Hub Coordinator?
- What skills do you have to support and engage a range of stakeholders in a community meal service?
- How would you involve students in the delivery of the service and ensure activities are person centred?
Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Please return the three documents (CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form) to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team at hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk or on 020 7924 2949.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us on 020 7924 2949.
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We look forward to receiving your application.