Vegan Cook

Kairos is a unique events and conversation space exploring radical ideas for social and cultural change in response to the climate and nature crises. We are always looking for experienced vegan cooks to join our team, preparing simple, high-quality vegan food for guests at our events.

About Kairos

Kairos was set up in 2022 by journalist and climate activist Zoë Blackler as a platform for ideas not being discussed in the mainstream. Our first home was on Holborn Viaduct. We are now housed in a former furniture shop on Tottenham Court Road.

The core programme is our salon-style talk events: intimate evenings in which participant numbers are kept intentionally small with significant time allocated for discussion. Speakers include academics, public intellectuals, policy experts, activists and writers on subjects ranging from animal consciousness and the rights of nature to alternative economics, systems thinking, bioregionalism and the Commons.

In addition, we regularly screen films, host workshops and experiment with new formats. Kairos is also a growing community and many participants come repeatedly. Our Friday music nights, Wednesday reading room, monthly book club, open mike nights, parties, walks and other informal activities reinforce this community.

Food is a crucial component of all our events. Our evening talk events always include a break for a one-pot organic, vegan supper that we eat together. At afternoon events we serve vegan cakes or biscuits, and at daytime events soups or a range of salads. We are about to start a new series of monthly sit-down dinners for our community members. Numbers catered for range from 20 at dinners, 30-40 at salon events, to 80 plus at parties and occasional larger talk events.

For a more thorough explanation of the ethos behind Kairos, and details of forthcoming and past events, please explore the website.

Accessibility

We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. As Kairos is currently operating from a temporary ”meanwhile” venue, there is no lift access to the event space or the kitchen. 

Key Responsibilities

• Agreeing menus for events after discussion with the Director.
• Preparing and serving food at events.
  
• Assisting with management of food supplies, coordinating with the Director and other events staff.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Assisting with setting up and closing down the kitchen during events.
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.

Skills and Experience

• Experience as a cook or chef in a café, restaurant, or catering setting.
• Food hygiene and safety regulations knowledge and certificate.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules.
  
• Friendly, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a community space.
• A genuine alignment with our values and world view.
  

Salary: Good daily rate dependent on experience.
Hours: Freelance as needed. Event days tend to be Tuesdays and Thursdays, though there is some flexibility. 
Organisation type: Not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Funded by the Open Society Foundations.
Deadline for applications: Ongoing.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to:
Zoë Blackler
Director, Kairos
zoe@kairos.london

You are strongly encouraged to attend an event at Kairos before applying.

To see all our current vacancies visit the Get Involved section of our website.