Vegan jobs in Oxford Circus

Company Overview

Raw Press specialises in healthy, plant-based offerings, with a specialism in matcha drinks, acai bowls, smoothies and raw vegan snacks. We are passionate about creating delicious, nourishing foods and drinks that promote wellness and sustainability.

Our cafe in Chelsea has been running for over 10 years and is located just off Sloane Street, with a buzzy atmosphere, popular with the local community.

Job Overview

We’re on the lookout for a self-motivated and talented Vegan Chef who loves crafting beautiful, tasty, and wholesome raw snacks and desserts.

If you’re enthusiastic about raw food cuisine, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic, health-focused environment. Whilst snacks, granola, cookies and banana bread are the primary responsibility, due to the size of our team, tasks will also include preparing some plant-based hot dishes such as courgette lasagne or curry, with room to incorporate specials, as well as helping with some salad preparations.

Hours

Hours can be fulfilled over 4 or 5 days, with early starts and finish mid-afternoon.

Shifts start early (c.6:30am start during the week, 6:30-7:00am on weekends) and finish around 2-3 pm. Must be available to work weekends. We open for customers at 8am for customers during the week, 9am on the weekends, and there are some pre-prep tasks ahead of open such as putting away deliveries, and making acai bowl bases or guacamole for the day.

Duties

• Prepare a variety of vegan snacks, plant-based baked goods such as banana bread and cookies, breakfast pots, homemade granolas as well as some hot dishes to our recipes using fresh, natural ingredients. Some assistance at times may be required with salads, although this is not a primary responsibility in the role.
• Follow recipes and ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation. We have certain dishes that always remain on the menu.
• Nonetheless, experimentation with new flavour combinations and dessert concepts to keep our menu exciting is encouraged. There is room to let your creativity flow, with freedom to incorporate specials, whether in rotating hot dishes, raw cheesecakes or other healthy bakes!
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety standards.
• Order ingredients and packaging as necessary, as well as keeping the stock room organised.
• Assist with ingredient sourcing and inventory management to ensure freshness and quality.

Experience

• Prior experience in food production, especially with raw or vegan cuisine, is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper handling of ingredients, with appropriate certification.
• Experience with plant-based baking or food preparation techniques relevant to raw desserts would be ideal.
• Familiarity with kitchen operations within a restaurant or similar setting is advantageous, with experience in kitchen management useful.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity in food presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Looking for someone self-starting, reliable and hard working, that can work quickly and efficiently, ideally with a proven flair for crafting plant-based food.

Starting pay is a base of £14/hour, but with a share of team bonus which would typically amount to an additional £3+ per hour.

Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Work Location: In person