Chef Supervisor (Sessional) – LDN Eats

Job details

We’re looking for a Chef Supervisor (Sessional) – LDN Eats to support the delivery of high-quality catering across a variety of events from canapé functions to café-style service while helping to train and inspire our team.

About LDN Eats

LDN Eats is more than catering. We:

• Support adults with learning disabilities into employment
• Provide hands-on training and real work experience
• Deliver high-quality, sustainable food for our community
• Reinvest profits into the project and pay the London Living Wage

The Role

You’ll work alongside the Head of LDN Eats to deliver exceptional food and inclusive experiences. This is a flexible, sessional role ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments.

You will:

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality food for events
• Support and coach team members with learning disabilities
• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Represent LDN Eats at events and engage with customers

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum Level 2/3 catering qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience in hospitality/catering
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety (5-star standards)
• Excellent communication skills – calm, patient, and customer-focused
• Experience leading kitchen prep and service
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience (or strong interest) in working with people with learning disabilities
• Passion for social impact, inclusion, and training others

Our Values

At LDN Eats, you will:

• Promote inclusion at every stage of delivery
• Support people to make choices and build confidence
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations

Safeguarding

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding adults at risk.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
• Make a real difference through food and training
• Work in a supportive, inclusive team
• Gain experience across varied and exciting events

Apply now and help us create opportunities, build skills, and serve great food with purpose.

How to apply

Please take the time to read the job details before applying.

To apply please submit your up to date CV to Recruitment@ldnlondon.org and complete the online application form using the apply button below.  We will not be able to shortlist your application if we do not receive both your application and your CV.

To be successful in this process you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 21 May 2026 – Ref: 830

Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.

LDN London is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all groups.