Sous Chef Full Time

Saffron Kitchen Project – Eat, Cook, Learn, Belong – Your Culinary Community

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SOUS CHEF IN ATHENS, GREECE

WHAT IS OUR PROJECT ABOUT:

Saffron Kitchen Project (SKP) supports 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. Inspired by multiple cultures and traditions, we aim to do three things simultaneously: Nourish, Train, Employ.

Our first pillar – Nourish – entails providing people with warm, nutritious and inventive meals in a dignified and sustainable way. We partner with several organisations that support vulnerable people throughout Athens, distributing delicious meals whilst avoiding food waste as much as possible.

The second pillar – Train – offers free culinary education and vocational training in partnership with IEK Delta. In an effort to prepare our students for work in the hospitality industry, the programme comprises culinary skills as well as soft skills training such as teamwork, leadership and time management. Upon completion students will receive a recognised EOPEP certificate which will aid them in entering the job market.

Finally, the third pillar – Employ – demonstrates our commitment to tackling unemployment in Greece by not only employing but also generating job opportunities for people from the refugee community.

As we start our project, we are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out daily meal mise en place
• Food preparation and packaging
• Assist the head chef or in ordering food items, through the check of stock
• Organise and correctly store food supplies
• 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
• Maintain and keep kitchen and store room log books

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Time commitment: full time (40h/w) Mon-Fri
• Must have legal work permit
• Proven experience in the culinary sector of a minimum of 2 years
• Good knowledge of English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team
• Good knife skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Training or certifications from Academies/Centers working in the culinary sector
• Health certificate
• 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 €900 – 950 net, 2 months probation with the possibility of extension
• Extra paid holiday
• Access to vibrant, multicultural, open minded and enjoyable work environment
• Learning opportunities
• Daily lunch
• SKP will assist with the full  mandatory health checks and certificate
• References

Applications (cover letter and resume) can be directed to evelina@saffronkitchenproject.org