Community Chef

We are looking to recruit a Community Chef to work alongside our brilliant kitchen volunteers, and with our Head Chef. This candidate will be supporting preparation of lunch in the Community Café for approx. 40 covers, and dinner in the Community Kitchens at Bridge Park Leisure Centre on Mondays and Tuesdays for around 100 covers. The Sunday shift includes working alongside volunteers to pre-prepare ready meals ready for distribution. The role could also include working on a rotational basis at Sufra’s network of Community Kitchens around the borough, supporting the Community Chef in providing a varied and nutritious food offer.

It is not essential that the candidate has any formal cooking qualifications. This role will include training in both catering, working alongside volunteers and food preparation and hygiene. It is not essential for the applicant to have experience working in the voluntary sector; we place more importance on the skills that you can demonstrate, rather than qualifications or sector-specific experience. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about the community work that we are doing, and with a willingness to learn.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:

Project Assistant

We are recruiting a Project Assistant to support the delivery and development of a flagship Community Wellbeing Project, which operates in partnership with Brent Council. The project is a Community Hub hosted in a community space in Stonebridge (not in Sufra’s existing premises). Members of the project can access a Community Shop, a Community Café and Kitchen, and holistic support in the form of Advice casework and workshops. The objective of the project is to deliver food aid alongside wraparound holistic support in way that improves the financial, physical and mental wellbeing of its members, who are struggling with the cost of living.

This collaborative project has been made possible due to the support of multiple partners and has already proven highly successful. It is likely to form the basis of a new model of support for people experiencing vulnerabilities that will be replicated across Brent and possibly elsewhere in London.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for members that sign onto the pilot project, and will be confident answering queries and coordinating activities to tight schedules.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:

Project Coordinator

We are recruiting a Project Coordinator to oversee the delivery and development of a flagship Community Wellbeing Project, which operates in partnership with Brent Council. The project is a Community Hub hosted in a community space in Stonebridge (not in Sufra’s existing premises). Members of the project can access a Community Shop, a Community Café and Kitchen, and holistic support in the form of Advice casework and workshops. The objective of the project is to deliver food aid alongside wraparound holistic support in way that improves the financial, physical and mental wellbeing of its members, who are struggling with the cost of living.

This collaborative project has been made possible due to the support of multiple partners and has already proven highly successful. It is likely to form the basis of a new model of support for people experiencing vulnerabilities that will be replicated across Brent and possibly elsewhere in London.

The Project Coordinator will oversee the delivery of the project, ensuring both the shop and the café operate effectively and in accordance with agreed standards and procedures. The successful candidate will help shape the project in the months ahead, whilst supporting guests, collecting data, and monitoring and evaluating the project.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for members that sign onto the pilot project, and will be representing the organisation to external partners. This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work evenings or weekends when required. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following: