Chef at Grounded Kitchen

How we work

Grounded Kitchen believes in proper democracy in the workplace so we work with the decentralised Holacracy method to run and organise our catering business and give real ownership to the team so we can empower ourselves as colleagues instead of giving space for exploitation. This, of course, is a relatively unique way for a catering business to work and is something that we are refining as we go. We wish to develop frameworks for eco-social food in an open-source-like way to enable other organisations, businesses and chefs to work in a sustainable manner.

Our food

We aim to offer food that is as sustainable as possible, which involves a lot more that just buying the ‘bio’ brand of any product. We actively look for ingredients produced in a way that preserves or promotes biodiversity and socio-economic wealth. At the same time we want to develop culinairy culture by serving and educating people on worldy flavours made from local ingredients. We have a diverse team with an even more diverse palate, none of whom are satisified with the dutch culinairy culture. Often this results in local takes on traditional food from all over the world with a focus on seasonality and vegan or vegetarian.

Types of work we do

Catering and foodtruck for festivalsCatering for universities and business eventsPrivate DinnersCafeteria at Hogeschool UtrechtEducational workshopsFood for activism

Key Skills and Requirements:

We're seeking a Chef who embodies the spirit of Grounded Kitchen. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Creativity and passion: You'll be working with an abundance of fresh vegetables, so an appreciation for and expertise in handling these ingredients is essential. Our context and seasons are always changing and so is our menu.
• Customer Engagement: Grounded Kitchen is more than just a place to eat; it's a community hub. We're looking for someone who can engage with our customers, ensuring they have a memorable and delicious experience.
• Open to Learning and Sharing: We often work with new ideas and new methods, developing our skills as we go. We encourage customers to ask questions and participate. A willingness to mentor and share your knowledge is highly valued.
• Decentralised organising and teamwork: At Grounded it’s not about asking for permission or gathering concensus, you already have to authority to do whatever you think is best. It’s about clear communication, giving space for objections and collaborating to achieve our goals.
• Social awareness: We work towards providing a safe and respectful working environment. We hold our values strong, always practice non-violent communication and are willing to unlearn. Check the Grounded values for more information.

If you're excited to be a part of a unique restaurant that goes beyond the ordinary and take the opportunity to make a difference then we'd love to hear from you!

Join us at Grounded Kitchen, where your culinary skills meet social and ecological impact, and together, we'll create something exceptional.

To apply, please send an email to food@grounded-community.org. Submitting a resume and a cover letter is always welcome, but don’t let that hold you back.

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