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Chef/Cook

Squash Liverpool CIC
Toxteth, Liverpool

Posted: 30 Apr 2026

Deadline: 14 May 2026

Compensation: £21,840 per annum

Living Wage employer

Paid

Job description

SQUASH ARE LOOKING TO WELCOME A NEW CHEF/COOK INTO OUR TEAM

This is a unique opportunity to support our thriving vegetarian/vegan kitchen at the heart of a pioneering community food organisation. At Squash you’ll have the space to develop seasonal menus, with fresh, organic produce (including food grown in our community gardens), and be part of a supportive, values-driven team. With mostly daytime hours, a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to wellbeing and sustainability, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work in a healthy, balanced and supported way.

1 year fixed term contract from May/June 2026 with extension possible beyond this period

30 hrs a week including Tuesdays and a weekend day

£27,300 (pro rata £21,840 FOR 30 HRS) WITH NEST PENSION CONTRIBUTION 

22.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Application information

FOR JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION FOLLOW THIS LINK

The deadline for applications is 6pm on Thursday 14th May 2026.

Join in an informal guided tour and meet the team at Squash at 11am on either Friday 8th May & Sunday 10th May.

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