Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills
View all volunteer opportunities Volunteer Cook Organisation: Number 11 Location: Burslem Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills Description:
Number 11 is a registered charity based on Chapel Lane, Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent). ‘Building hope, restoring lives’ is our vision, which underpins all that we do. Number 11 is alifelinefor individuals from one of the most deprived communities in the UK. Many are desperately struggling to manage a variety of complex issues from loneliness and isolation, low self esteem and confidence to poor physical and mental health, debt and long term unemployment.
At Number 11 we believe in not just putting plasters over the problems, but instead gettingdeeper into the underlying causes of issues to help our clients reach a place of independence. People don’t always fit into boxes, so we take a person-centred approach by committing ourselves to listen, advise and nurture people as they face life’s challenges. This involves providing structured, focused help to meet individual direct needs by offering services such as 1:1 support, counselling, interactive workshops and activities and much more. Over time, we believe that our approach will see some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our city breaking the cycle of deprivation and experiencing sustainable change.
Roles and Responsbilities:
* Days required are Tuesday or Thursday.
* Responsible for preparing food for up to 20 adults per day at a lunch time period (approximately 12:00/12:30pm)
* Working alongside other volunteers and staff members to help provide a welcoming, nurturing and homely environment for people to access and belong to.
* Maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment for preparing meals and following in-house good practices and routines.
Skills and Experience Desired:
* Qualification – Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering **Number 11 can help to provide this qualification**
* Confidence in preparing food for up to 20 people per day and have a good knowledge of a range of meals that can be easily prepared.
* Familiarity with using kitchen appliances and utensils safely and accordingly.
* Working in a confined space and with fairly limited resources.
* Strong organisational skills – Time keeping and ability to prepare a meal within approximately 3 hours or less as well as keeping of receipts for purchased food items.
* Good communication skills – staying in contact with staff members via email/phone.
* A team player – working alongside other volunteers and/or members of staff.
* Have a knowledge of maintaining good Health & Safety practices in the kitchen.
* Safeguarding awareness and be willing to have a DBS.
Benefits to the Volunteer
We are committed to supporting all those who volunteer their valuable time and skills as a way of supporting Number 11. With this in mind, we make sure that there are many opportunities for volunteers to receive relevant in-house and external training. Training is designed to make sure that all volunteers are well equipped to fulfil their role and get the most out of the Number 11 experience. Any food expenses for ingredients will be re-imbursed accordingly.
You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses. To register your interest please click here If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us #J-18808-Ljbffr