Come and join our friendly team, this role involves supporting the cook to prepare a hot lunch at our Community Hub in Popley. The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, at the Popley Fields Community Centre.  First opened in April 2025,  the hub gives older members of our community an opportunity to meet  and socialise others.

We offers a wide range of drinks and snacks, along with a freshly prepared hot lunch and pudding.

What will I be doing?

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be:

• Helping the cook prepare the vegetables etc.

• Serving  lunch

• Clearing tables, washing up.

• Clearing the cooking area away - which includes emptying bins, and cleaning kitchen surfaces.

You will need to be able to:

• Follow appropriate food hygiene legislation and Health and Safety Guidelines.

Please note that this role involves a lot of standing  and walking between the kitchen and our customer tables.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for people who can engage easily in conversation and who :

✓ Enjoy meeting people

✓ Happy working as part of a team

✓ Enjoyment of cooking and food preparation

✓ Able to serve food and drinks

✓ Willingness to complete Food Hygiene Level 2 (organised and funded by us)

Interests

  • No specific interest
  • Older People

Activities

  • Cooking and Catering
  • General Helping

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Over 18's
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
    Complete induction training, including Level 2 Food Hygiene Allergen Awareness.
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 03/04/2025

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No Yes No No No
Afternoon No No No Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Volunteer Kitchen Assistants will start at 9:30am and finish by 2pm. The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. We request a minimum commitment of at least once a month.

Location

Popley Fields Community Centre
Carpenter's Down
Popley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9AE

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