Catering Management Intern

Job description

Green & Away is seeking up to two interns who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our field kitchen, catering daily for approximately 30 people in between events and up to 200 when an event is in progress.

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning vegetarian/vegan menus, stock management, placing orders with our local and organic suppliers, food preparation and baking, and ensuring the hygiene and tidiness of the kitchen area.

You will lead and motivate a team of volunteers, developing rotas to ensure the tasks of the kitchen are completed on time. The role therefore requires a high level of organisation, a passion for food, a real enjoyment of working with others, and great people skills. This is a demanding but rewarding role which would suit those seeking experience in managing a team, event catering, food preparation, ethical procurement, and resource management.

Successful applicants for the internship programme will work well as part of a team as well as independently, enjoy taking on new challenges and responsibility and have an interest in sustainability, charity work, ecotourism, and outdoor living. You will gain considerable management experience and learn about the challenges involved in sustainable living and environmental education.

Green & Away is an entirely volunteer-run organisation and as an educational charity, teaching our interns has been an integral part of our work for over ten years. All interns are expected to stay on site throughout the season and are provided with 3 vegetarian meals a day and a space to pitch your own tent. There will be regular days off and some opportunities for off-site group activities, for example canoeing or visiting like minded eco-businesses, during quieter periods of the season.

Applications should consist of a CV and a one-page covering letter explaining why you would like to be an intern with Green & Away, which internship you are applying for, which aspects of our work particularly appeal to you, and what you would bring to the role. You are welcome to apply for a placement in more than one department.

Interviews will be conducted via Skype/video conferencing on a rolling basis with selections being made in May, so apply as early as you can.

Please send applications by 13th April 2020.

Desired profile

Experience of working with food is desirable but not essential as your skills will develop over the course of the internship. However, a passion for food and cooking is important.