Chef Supervisor (Sessional) – LDN Eats
Are you a skilled chef with a passion for inclusion and social impact?
Join LDN Eats, a vibrant social enterprise using food to create real employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Closing Date
5:00pm on Thursday 14 May 2026
Salary
£16.59 per hour
Location
Westminster, London
Contract Type
Sessional (including evenings and weekends)
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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 14 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.
Staff testimonials
A friend mentioned LDN London to me. The website and job information talked about the
different things that I would gain instead of just what I would be doing. Despite it being quite tough at some points, I like being part of a team that helps individuals with their different needs. Overall I believe that LDN London is a great company to work with as they support you in any way possible.
LDN London is a great organisation to work for, that cares about, and supports its employees. Career development opportunities and training are available, and you’ll meet managers and support workers with varied skill sets and you’ll have the opportunity to learn from them. Most importantly LDN London team members make every day fulfilling for the people they support. I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills, and work towards their independence.
What brought me to LDN London was a career where I could help others. It turned out that I met many wonderful people. I have also had the opportunity to learn new things and develop interpersonal skills. LDN London offers a clear path for further development and promotion. This is why I want to continue along this path, and I am excited to see where this journey takes me.
LDN London is a good company as they always support staff via regular training and one to one supervision. One thing that impressed me the most about LDN is that they promote and support teamwork among staff members. Furthermore, staff remuneration in LDN is better than most care agencies in London and beyond. I have worked for other organisations, but none compared to LDN London, the staff are so friendly and professional.
