- Jun 20
- 2 min read

We're Hiring!!

Are you a culinary enthusiast with a passion for plant-based cuisine?

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills with others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Community Vegan Chef / Educator

Location: Buckinghamshire (High Wycombe and surrounding areas)
Type: Part-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

We’re on a mission to transform lives naturally and holistically by promoting the benefits of a wholefood vegan diet. Our initiatives include community nutrition-focused cooking classes, health-focused projects, reduction of food waste and food poverty, vegan talks, pop-up meals, and markets.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Community Vegan Chef Educator, you’ll play a vital role in inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace a healthy lifestyle and perhaps plant-based living.

You will :

1.Teach Vegan Cooking Classes:

Lead engaging and interactive cooking sessions for community members.
Cater to varying levels of cooking ability in a friendly and non-judgmental manner.
Use everyday equipment and accessible ingredients.
Guide groups of up to 25 people in creating delicious plant-based dishes.
End each session with everyone enjoying the meal together. 2. Represent Our Company:

Maintain a professional demeanor while representing Khepera CIC.
Share your passion for the vegan message indirectly, through knowledge and practical skills. 3. Organizational Skills:

Manage assistants, assign class duties, and oversee class setup and cleanup.
Adhere to health and safety standards, including safeguarding and food hygiene.
Provide session feedback, including attendee numbers and insights. 4. Qualifications and Attributes:

Advocate for inclusivity: Ability to work equally with individuals regardless of age, ability, race, sex, socio-economical status.
Passionate Vegan Advocate: Share the vegan message with enthusiasm, and compassion.
Cooking Expertise: Experience in cooking healthy, vegan meals with the ability to design recipes.
Teaching Experience: Previous teaching experience is advantageous.
Professional and Friendly: Committed, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
Organized: Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Innovative and Patient: Plan and deliver fun, interactive 3-hour cooking classes. Also involvement in other projects such as gleaning and future food related projects.
Certifications: Food hygiene. Awareness of health and safety and nutrition, preferably certified.
Own Transport: Essential for traveling to different locations. 5. Background Checks: