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Head Chef at Northern Roots
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We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, and experienced Head Chef to lead café operations, food production for the shop, and catering for meetings and events.
Northern Roots is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park on 160-acres of underused greenspace in Oldham, Greater Manchester – a unique community hub and visitor destination. The charity aims to benefit the environment, and to improve the health, wellbeing, and livelihoods of local communities. Food is at the heart of our vision.
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Working alongside our Land Team, F&B General Manager, and a well-known Chef-Partner, you’ll:
- Create seasonal menus showcasing produce grown on our urban farm and from local suppliers
- Lead café and catering operations
- Champion sustainable food practices
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a destination café with social and environmental impact at its heart.
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- £35,000pa, 40 hours per week
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
Visit our website to read the Job Description and Person Specification and to learn how to apply – https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/
Application deadline: 12 midnight on Sunday 28th June 2026.
Have a question? Email info@northern-roots.uk
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