Relief Events Chef Hook Norton Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £ 43,000 per annum Hours: 40 per week Our head offices based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking space available when visiting. At The Thomas Franks Foundation, we believe food has the power to change lives. From cooking nutritious meals for families in crisis to serving delicious dishes at our charity events and festivals, we use the joy of good food to bring communities together, tackle food poverty, and reduce waste. Our kitchens are more than just places to cook—they’re hubs of hope, creativity, and connection. Every meal we make tells a story of care, community, and compassion. Role Overview We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Relief Event Chef who believes in the power of food to do good. This role is perfect for a chef who loves feeding people, thrives in lively environments, and wants to use their culinary skills to make a real difference. From cooking wholesome, flavour-packed meals for homeless outreach projects to leading the kitchen at vibrant community festivals, you’ll bring your creativity, professionalism, and heart to everything you do. Key Responsibilities Cook with Purpose Plan, prepare, and cook nourishing meals that are both delicious and balanced for community and charity programs. Champion flavour, freshness, and nutrition while upholding the highest food safety standards. Feed with Compassion Support our homeless and vulnerable feeding initiatives, serving meals with empathy, dignity, and respect. Create welcoming food experiences that remind people they matter. Celebrate Through Food Deliver inspiring and memorable catering at charity events, festivals, and Foundation gatherings. Showcase creative presentation and service that reflect the warmth and mission of our organisation. Create with Care Design menus around seasonal produce, donated ingredients, and sustainable practices—minimising waste and maximising flavour. Collaboration in the Kitchen Work side-by-side with volunteers, fellow chefs, and community partners to prepare and serve meals efficiently and joyfully. Plan and Prepare Help organise kitchen logistics, equipment, and stock for both fixed and mobile event locations. Cook Safely Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety practices. Person Specification Essential: Qualified chef with proven experience in catering, events, or large-scale meal production. Deep passion for community engagement and social impact through food. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, even in fast-paced environments. A flexible, can-do attitude and a love for teamwork. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements. Experience training or mentoring volunteers and junior team members. What We Offer The opportunity to feed hope and make a tangible difference across the UK and Europe. A supportive, mission-led team that values passion, creativity, and compassion. Competitive salary (DOE) plus travel expenses. Ongoing professional development and training through the Thomas Franks Foundation. Benefits Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). Free meals on duty Volunteers leave - up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Workplace pension. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. Disclaimer All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.