Peaceful Place is a day centre for people of working age and older living with dementia.
Our aim is to help our members live their best lives.
We are looking for a volunteer to help our chef and kitchen team prepare and cook food for the members attending our day centre on Tuesdays.
As a volunteer, you will play an important part in making the day special for our members. You'll be rewarded by their enthusiasm, friendly conversation, and fun nature, while being fully supported in your role by our multi-disciplinary team.
The kitchen is fully equipped and adjoins the dining area, creating an open and inclusive environment. This layout enables you to interact with members at the table while preparing and serving their lunch, fostering both connection and community.
Role Description:
* Aim to arrive at 10am and start to prepare and cook food for lunch.
* Help to serve lunch to our members.
* Assist in keeping the food service and dining area clean and tidy.
* Help to tidy up the dining area once lunch finishes at approximately 1.30pm.
* Contribute to keeping our Health & Safety standard rating to excellent.
Skills Required:
* The most important skill you will possess is a warm, friendly personality with a caring and patient nature.
* You will be able to multi-task without stress.
* Have an interest in cooking.
* Like to keep a clean and tidy dining area.
* Health & Safety or food hygiene certificates are beneficial, but we will provide training.
If you can spare a few hours a week to help, we would love to hear from you.
This volunteer opportunity is available on Tuesdays from 10am until 2.30pm.
We have a friendly and welcoming team here at the Peaceful Place Day Centre and we will support you as a volunteer if you choose to help us.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please email:
or phone
We will refund out of pocket expenses relating to food and travel.
A DBS check is required for this role (we will cover the cost)
Please note: this is a volunteer position and is therefore unpaid.
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person