Volunteer Cook
Friends In St Helier
Volunteer Cook 5 hours a week 9am to 2pm • To prepare, cook and serve a home cooked two course meal for up to 50 people. • Must be reliable and motivated • Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 2 (Training will be arranged) • Experience of meal preparation within an elderly environment • Assist in planning/costing menus to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods. • Must work and abide with our safeguarding policy.
The Organisation Friends In St Helier (F.I.S.H) is a charity that promotes wellbeing and independent living for Merton’s over 50s. We provide safe and welcoming spaces where the socially isolated can meet, make friends, and enjoy a meal. The club sessions also include varied activities for members. The Role Volunteer Cook 5 hours a week 9am to 2pm The main responsibilities are: • Effective Management of the Kitchen • Plan, prepare, cook healthy, balanced meals for up to 50 • Rigorous compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation • Order supplies necessary to ensure quality of food and cleanliness of environment • Contribute to planning of nutritious menus • Provide alternatives for anyone with specific dietary needs • Be fully aware of allergens contained within the food they prepare Requirements • Must be motivated and reliable. • Food Safety and Hygiene, Level 2 (Training will be arranged) • Experience of meal preparation within an elderly environment • Experience of menu planning, ordering and stock control • Experience and Knowledge of Safer Food better Management system, Environmental Health Food Safety and health and Safety regulations. • Experience of all the necessary record keeping / documentation • Knowledge and understanding of catering for a variety of dietary needs • Good Organisation and Communication skills • Experience of working independently in a kitchen • Happy to work with volunteers, staff, and the elderly. • Due to the nature of the working environment an enhanced DBS will be required • Must work and abide with our safeguarding policy. The role is ideal for Older people, seeking work, long term commitment. Skills useful for the role • Good Cooking Skills • Motivated • Reliability • Good Time Keeping • Teamworking, • Good Communication • Organising.
Catering,Volunteer Management
Cleaning & Tidying, Managing People, Organising & Planning, UK Driving Licence
• Good Cooking Skills • Motivated • Reliability • Good Time Keeping • Teamworking, • Good Communication • Organising.
The role is ideal for: People looking to volunteer for a few hours weekly, supporting the elderly in the community. Gain experience and confidence to work with older people. Gain skills to cook for many Training to enhance your skills and knowledge. Building a network of friends and contacts within the Merton Charity Community.
5 hours a week 9am to 2pm
SM4 4QZ
St George’s Church Hall Central Road Morden SM4 5RJ
The 470 bus stops at the Willows (stop B, C) on Central Road but not on Sunday. The 93 and 80 stops on London Road (stop MC) and is a 10 minutes’ walk. The 164, 157, 118, 201 stops at Morden Hall Road (stop P, R) and is a similar distance to walk.
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