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Shoreditch Trust We Connect CommunityTable Coordinator : Job Description and Person Specification

Remuneration:£32,000 PA (pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: fixed term 12 month

Based at: Office/across community hubs in Shoreditch Park and the City

Role Description

The Community Table Coordinatorplays a key role in delivering Shoreditch Trust’s community food an wellbeing activities, including Community Tablelunch programme, Recipes of Life courses, Flavours of Home, and other food-based programmes.

The role will combine practical cooking and food preparation skills with the ability to facilitate engaging inclusive and enjoyable group sessions. They will help create welcoming community spaces where peop can connect, learn new skills, improve their wellbeing and build relationships.

Working alongside the We Connect team, volunteers and community partners, the role will support participants from diverse backgrounds to take part in cooking, food-related activities and shared meals, while promoting healthy eating, independence and community participatio

Main Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

• Support the planning and delivery of Community Table lunches, cooking sessions, workshops an other food-related activities

• Lead or co-facilitate engaging and inclusive group sessions that encourage participation, learnin and social connection.

• Create a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for participants, volunteers and visito

Adapt activities to meet the needs, interests and abilities of different groups, including ol people, disabled people and other community members

• Promote healthy eating, nutrition and practical cooking skills in accessible and engaging way

• Encourage participants to build confidence, share experiences and contribute their own idea recipes and skills.

Food Preparation and Kitchen Management

• Prepare and cook healthy, high-quality meals and refreshments for groups and community even

Work with clients, colleagues and volunteers to plan menus and recipes that are nutritiou culturally inclusive and cost-effective.

• Set up kitchens and workspaces for activities, ensuring they are clean, organised and saf

• Ensure food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food hygiene regulations and bes practice.

• Manage ingredients, equipment and supplies, reporting shortages or maintenance issues required.

• Assist with transporting food, equipment and supplies between venues where necessa

Volunteer Support

• Welcome, support and encourage volunteers from diverse background

• Demonstrate safe food preparation techniques and support volunteers to develop their confiden and skills.

• Provide guidance on the safe use of kitchen equipment and adherence to food hygiene standard

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure volunteers have a positive and rewardin experience.

Partnership and Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with participants, community groups, voluntary organisations a statutory partners

• Represent Shoreditch Trust positively within the community and help promote food program activities.

• Gather participant feedback and contribute ideas to improve services and activitie

Support the development of partnerships that strengthen the reach and impact of Shoredi Trust's food programmes.

General Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the wider We Connect team and other Shoreditch Trust colleagu

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and organisational learning activitie

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation requiremen

• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role

Personal Specification

Essential Experience

Experience of preparing and cooking food for groups, community events or in a commercia educational or community settin

• Experience of facilitating, supporting or delivering group activities, workshops or learning session

• Experience of working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic background

Experience of engaging, motivating and supporting volunteers, participants or communi members.

• Understanding of health, wellbeing and healthy eating principles

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Confident cooking skills and ability to prepare meals safely and efficiently for groups

• Ability to facilitate engaging, interactive and inclusive sessions that encourage participatio

Excellent interpersonal and communication skill

• Ability to create welcoming environments and build rapport with participan

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and safe kitchen practices

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Flexible, reliable and able to remain calm under pressure.

• Commitment to Shoreditch Trust's values, equality, diversity and inclusion princip

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to obtain through Shoreditch Trus

• First Aid at Work certificate (or willingness to obtain through Shoreditch Tru

Desirable

Experience of working with older people, disabled people, adults at risk or individual experiencing social isolation.

Experience of community food programmes, food education or nutrition projec

Experience of designing or adapting activities to meet different needs and abilitie

• Knowledge of local communities across Hackney and the City

• Relevant qualification in catering, food preparation, nutrition, community development, health a wellbeing, or a related field.

Safeguarding

Shoreditch Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people an adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment and

• Follow Shoreditch Trust safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.

• Maintain professional boundaries and act in the best interests of participant

• Participate in safeguarding training and refresher sessions as required

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Shoreditch Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dig fairness and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and expect staff t actively contribute to an inclusive culture that val ues diversity and promotes equal opportunitie

Shoreditch Trust Values

All staff are expected to demonstrate the Trust's values b

• Putting people and communities at the heart of their wo

• Treating others with respect, kindness and compassio

• Working collaboratively and building positive relationships

• Being inclusive and valuing diverse experiences and perspectives

• Acting with integrity, accountability and professionalis

Being creative, adaptable and committed to continuous improveme

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