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Cooking Group Volunteer

St.Mungos

As a Cooking Group volunteer, you will be supporting our clients to make nutritious, budget friendly meals at the service. You will be encouraging clients to socialise as they cook.

Detailed Description

As a Cooking Group volunteer, you will be supporting our clients to make nutritious, budget friendly meals at the service. You will be encouraging clients to socialise as they cook, as well as collaborating with staff and clients to decide on recipes, buy ingredients and work with clients on budgeting in relation to buying and cooking. *Please note a Level 2 food hygiene certificate is required for this role. This can be completed online that St Mungo’s will organise and fund.

Activities you will be doing

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Catering,Teaching & Training

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Negotiating

Why these skills are required

• Experience of, or an interest in cooking. • Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willing to complete one online that St Mungo’s will organise and fund. • Have an understanding of different nutritional and dietary needs. • Be able to follow health and safety procedures in the kitchen. • Collaborative with good communication skills. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality

What is in it for you

Induction training. We have a dedicated team to support you in your volunteer journey with us. You can find out more about what you'll gain from being a St. Mungo’s volunteer on our volunteering webpages.. We are also committed to progression at all levels and we support and develop our volunteers to ensure that they are best placed to make progress in their careers.

Time Commitment

2-4 hours per week.

WC1H8BA

Camden and Kilburn areas

N/A

10

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over,18-25
We Welcome
All applicants aged 18 and over
Location
N/A