13 Jan 2022
Chef Position
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CHEF IN ATHENS, GREECE
WHAT IS OUR PROJECT ABOUT:
At Saffron Kitchen Project (SKP), we support displaced persons by creating opportunity and fostering community through food. We are a registered non-profit organisation that creates high quality, nutritious meals for vulnerable communities in Athens. With team members from around the world the opportunity for people to take pride in sharing their cultures' food. We aim to do three things simultaneously: Nourish, Train, Employ.
Our first pillar - Nourish – will see us provide people with warming, nurturing and inventive meals in a dignified and sustainable way. We will distribute to organisations throughout Athens that support vulnerable people, ensuring delicious meals whilst avoiding food waste as much as possible.
The second pillar – Train – will see us provide a culinary education and vocational training in an effort to prepare our students for work in the hospitality industry. Our programme will cover culinary skills as well as including soft skills training such as teamwork, leadership and time management, so that our participants are ready to embark on a hospitality career.
Finally, the third pillar – Employ – here we will help tackle unemployment in Greece by generating job opportunities for people from the refugee community. The meals will be prepared by the community for the community.
Saffron Kitchen Project - Eat, Cook, Learn, Belong – Your Culinary Community
As we start our project, we are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and carry out the preparation of all meals for daily distribution
Designing menu ideas with the Director
Assist the Project Coordinator in ordering food items, through the check of stock
Organise and correctly store food supplies
Keep the kitchen organised and clean at all times
Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene and government regulations
Wash and appropriately store all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Time commitment: full time (38h/w) Mon-Fri
Culinary knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective communication skills
Must have legal work permit
Good knowledge of English - spoken and written
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Training or certifications from Academies/Centers working in the culinary sector
Experience in the cullinary sector
Experience in food distribution
Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
Fluency in Greek and other context relevant languages (e.g. Arabic/French/Kurdish/Farsi) are an advantage
SKP particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.
We also welcome applications from currently under represented groups such as ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ candidates
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract under Greek labour law of 800 euros net for 6 months (with possibility of extension pending funding secured)
Access to vibrant, multicultural, open minded and enjoyable work environment
Learning opportunities
SKP will assist with the full mandatory health check
References
Applications (cover letter and resume) can be directed to yassas@saffronkitchenproject.org by no later than 23.01.2022.
Please insert as the subject of your email: “Application: Chef SKP”.