Position: Kitchen Coordinator (Part-time)
Location: Newbury Soup Kitchen HQ, Hambridge Lane, Newbury. RG14 5TU

Hours: 16 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday, mornings only, 8am start)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
Are you organised, practical and passionate about making a difference in your local community?

Newbury Soup Kitchen is looking for an experienced and reliable Kitchen Coordinator to support the smooth running of our charity kitchen. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our service, helping us provide nutritious meals and support to local people who need it most.

Working alongside volunteers, food partners and the wider team, you will help coordinate kitchen operations, manage food donations, maintain high food safety standards and ensure our kitchen runs efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day kitchen activities, including food preparation and volunteer cooking sessions.
• Support volunteer chefs and manage volunteer rotas and communication.
• Receive, sort and organise food donations from local supermarkets and partners.
• Manage stock levels, fridge and freezer organisation, and reduce food waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, storage and traceability records.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and liaise with suppliers when required.
• Support cleaning schedules, equipment checks and health & safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and support volunteer training requirements.
• Promote sustainable practices, recycling and effective waste management.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a kitchen, catering, hospitality or food service environment.
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safe food storage.
• Organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with volunteers and community partners.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting people and making a positive difference.

• Able to lift heavy items (>20kg) and work in a physically demanding environment.

Experience working with volunteers, charities or community organisations would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role within a growing local charity.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Potential for the role and hours to grow over time.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about food service operations and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to vacancy@newburysoupkitchen.org.uk

Application Deadline: 5pm 16^th August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Statement:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.