23/03/2026
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๐Covering Ashington and other venues across South East Northumberland
16โ30 hours available (flexible)
ยฃ25,472 pro rata
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At Full Circle Food Project, we believe food is more than just fuel; itโs a way to bring people together, build confidence, and create healthier, more sustainable communities.
Weโre looking for a passionate and practical Cookery Coordinator to lead inspiring cooking sessions, support volunteers, and help people of all ages develop essential life skills in the kitchen.
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Youโll be at the heart of our community work, delivering engaging, hands-on cookery sessions in schools, community venues, and at our base in Hirst Park.
Youโll also play a key role in preparing and serving good, honest community food, from hearty, home-cooked meals that bring people together, to packed lunches and picnic-style food for children and families.
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๏ถ Delivering fun, inclusive cookery workshops and demonstrations
๏ถ Preparing fresh, nutritious community meals and simple, wholesome food.
๏ถ Creating packed lunches and picnic-style meals for children and families
๏ถ Supporting cookery volunteers
๏ถ Helping gardening volunteers plan and harvest fruit & vegetables
๏ถ Planning sessions and managing ingredients
๏ถ Working with schools, community groups, and partner organisations
๏ถ Promoting healthy eating, reducing food waste, and building life skills.
๏ถ Ensuring high standards of health & safety and safeguarding
๏ถ Keeping simple records to support project impact and funding
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You donโt need to come from a traditional chef background, but you do need:
๏ถ Experience delivering hands-on cooking or food-related activities
๏ถ Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds
๏ถ Great communication and organisational skills
๏ถ A passion for community work, food education, and wellbeing
๏ถ The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
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๏ถ Experience working with young people or volunteers
๏ถ Knowledge of food poverty, sustainability, or community health.
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๐Make a real difference in peopleโs lives
๐Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
๐Enjoy a flexible role with variety and creativity
๐Help shape projects that respond to community needs
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Fixed-term (2 years, with potential to extend)
16 - 30 hours available
Weekend and Evening work may be required on occasion
Subject to DBS check
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We are recruiting on a rolling basis and will close applications once we find the right person, so donโt delay! Previous applicants need not apply.
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