SAlt WEEK
20 - 23 OCTOBER 2026
A free, four-day, hands-on programme
for migrant and refugee women in Oxford
Build real skills for work in kitchens, cafés, and restaurants.
The week, Day by day
9:30 - 14:30 each day — travel and food covered
01
TUESDAY 20 OCT
Welcome + certificate
Meet the group. Earn your food hygiene certificate. Write your CV with a digital tool.
NEW MARSTON, OXFORD
02
WEDNESDAY 21 OCT
Skills for work
English for the kitchen. Money skills. Have professional photo taken.
MILTON PARK, DIDCOT
03
THURSDAY 22 OCT
In the kitchen
Cook with our kitchen team. Start building your portfolio.
SUMMERTOWN, OXFORD
04
FRIDAY 23 OCT
Bake + celebrate
Finish your CV and portfolio. Graduate with everything in your hands.
SUMMERTOWN, OXFORD
whatyou take HOME
Everything is yours to keep
Your CV
Finished, printed, and ready to send
Your photo
A professional photo for job applications
Your portfolio
The start of your career in food and hospitality
Ready to join us?
INFO SESSION
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER
10:00—12:00
BIPC, Westgate Library
Second Floor
Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1DJ
Come and meet us, ask questions, and we can help you complete the application.
APPLY BY
FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
We'll confirm your place by Tuesday 13 October
GOOD Questions
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Yes. There is nothing to pay — we cover your travel and your food every day.
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No, just kitchen enthusiasm!
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Salt Week will all be presented in English. If you feel you will need more support, tell us in your application, and we can talk it through together.
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Since we’ll be in workshops and in professional kitchens, children are not allowed. If childcare makes it hard for you to join, tell us in your application and we'll talk it through together.
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A smartphone helps. On Tuesday you'll use it to take your food hygiene test and get your certificate. If you don't have one, tell us and we'll help.
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Please share your availability in the application form and we will consider if the programme can accommodate. Our programme goes from 9:30 to 14:30, and we do expect everyone to arrive on time to begin.
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We will coordinate with all participants ahead of time to ensure bus, train, or ridesharing is covered.
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Please provide any dietary preferences or restrictions so we can plan accordingly. Halal, vegetarian, and allergies will all be accommodated.
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Tuesday: comfortable clothes for a classroom day. Bring layers.
Wednesday: it's photo day, so wear something that makes you feel your best.
Thursday and Friday: kitchen days. Bring a change of clothes to wear in the kitchen: trousers, a long-sleeved top and closed shoes. We'll send more details before the week.
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Your photos are yours. We only share them with your permission.
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A job is not guaranteed, but we'll help prepare you for applying.
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No.
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Come to our info session on Tuesday 6 October, and we'll fill it in with you. Or email hello@goodsaltsocial.com
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Yes. Please fill in the form with her, so her answers are in her own words.