Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for Catering Volunteers who will be assisting in the kitchen alongside the Kitchen Coordinator at our day centre for rough sleepers

What You'll Do: 

This role will include helping to prepare hot food, chopping vegetables, cooking etc.. And then serving our clients during breakfast or lunch service, taking the time to greet and engage with our guests. We are looking to recruit now & will contact student as applicants come in

The vast majority of our food is cooked using fresh ingredients that have been donated requiring us to be very creative with the menu every day. Some of our food also grown right here on our roof garden!

Why You'll Love It: 

You'll be serving breakfast to our service users and you'll have the time to enage with each one, improving the service we can offer to our clients. 

Being able to give back to the community 

What You'll Learn: 

Kitchen skills 

Team Work 

Work with a challengingn client base 

What We're Looking For: 

You do not need to be a trained chef as you will be well looked after by the team, you just need to be willing to get stuck in and learn. If this is you & you also have an interest in supporting adults experiencing homelessness and related issues, get in touch today. 

 

Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8am - 10am 

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Addiction
Crisis Support
Homelessness
Tower Hamlets
Location of opportunity: 
Onsite, East London
4 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Organisation
Cultural Awareness
Relevant interests: 
Food and Beverages
Requirements: 
Over 18 years old
Phone Interview
These documents must be completed: 

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