A bit about the role: To cook a nutritious hot meal for the residents using the food resources available.
What will I be doing? The evening meal cook works independently to make nutritious hot meals for the residents using the food resources available and making sure that they kitchen is left in a clean and tidy state after they have finished.
Menu planning will be done in partnership with residents, as a volunteer you will also be able to feed into this. Due to the number of residents that will need to be catered for this volunteering role will be alongside at least one other person. You can volunteer alongside a partner or friend or set up a group of like-minded people, provided they are also registered as a volunteer with Turning Tides or it is a great way to make new friends!
Benefits
- Working with a team
- Gaining experience with a homeless charity
- Gaining experience in catering.
Practical Considerations
- This service will not be open until mid December
- Living locally to Horsham area or happy to travel (site is located outside of town centre)
- Parking available on site
- Times & Commitment: 5:30-8:00pm.
Skills
- be inclusive and welcoming.
- communicate with staff on duty.
- be flexible to the needs of the staff member on duty.
- abide by the Confidentiality, Professional Boundaries and Health and Safety Policies at all times.
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
- Interests
- Homeless and Housing
- Activities
- Cooking and Catering
- Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
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Expenses
limited -
Health and Safety
As part of this role, volunteers will be provided access to Food Safety Training. - Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
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Training
As part of this role, volunteers will be provided access to Food Safety Training.


