Plant-Based Café Coordinator & Community Engagement

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Café Coordinator to manage a 100% plant-based café. The role involves preparing vegan dishes, ensuring health and safety compliance, engaging with community members, and managing social media campaigns. Candidates should be experienced in kitchen operations and passionate about community involvement. This position offers 32 hours of work per week, with a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and evenings.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Rewards and benefits package

Opportunity for community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen and knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Confidence to prepare wholesome vegan dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
• Ability to conduct costing exercises for operational activities.
• Experience in collaborating with organisations and engaging customers.
• Flexibility to work across kitchen or garden sites.
• Skills to promote and market services to sustain income.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve plant-based dishes at the café.
• Liaise with Food Union Coordinators for menu development.
• Manage health and safety aspects of the kitchen.
• Run social media campaigns for café promotions.
• Co-curate events with partners for community engagement.

Skills

Experience in busy kitchen

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Culinary skills for vegan dishes

Ability to engage customers

Flexibility to work at various sites

Marketing and promotion skills

Job description

A local government council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Café Coordinator to manage a 100% plant-based café. The role involves preparing vegan dishes, ensuring health and safety compliance, engaging with community members, and managing social media campaigns. Candidates should be experienced in kitchen operations and passionate about community involvement. This position offers 32 hours of work per week, with a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and evenings.