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Love Soup Café Chef

West Thamesmead Community Association

Basic meal planning, prep, and cooking soup/fresh food. Prepare fresh food for approximately 100 people on a Thursday from 10am at Broadwater Village Hall Goosander Way, West Thamesmead SE28 0ER.

Detailed Description

Love Soup Café Chef - Basic meal prep and cooking soup/fresh food. Prepare fresh food for approximately 100 people on a Thursday from 10-12am at Broadwater Village Hall Goosander Way, West Thamesmead SE28 0ER. Tasks will include: - Choosing the featured menu which can include culturally relevant dishes or soups. - Plan the purchase of ingredients within budget. - Prepare and cook food. - Ensure preparation area, utensils and surfaces are clean. - Check out of date food and ensure safe storage of ingredients. - Comply with all Health and Safety regulations in the kitchen area. - Have current Food Hygiene certification (level 2) - Identify and display allergen information. - Work as part of a team with other volunteer staff. - Delegate responsibilities to kitchen and waiting volunteers. - Attend on a Thursday from 10:00am on a rota or timeshare the role. When unavailable inform volunteer coordinator as soon as possible to arrange cover.

Activities you will be doing

Catering,Community Work,General & Helping

What skills are required for this role

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Reading & Writing

Why these skills are required

Basic meal planning, prep and soup cooking for up to 100 people including: - Choosing the featured menu which can include culturally relevant dishes or soups. - Communicating cooking needs to volunteer coordinator - Plan the purchase of ingredients within budget. - Prepare and cook food. - Ensure preparation area, utensils and surfaces are clean. - Check out of date food and ensure safe storage of ingredients. - Comply with all Health and Safety regulations in the kitchen area. - Have current Food Hygiene certification (level 2) - Identify and display allergen information. - Delegate responsibilities to kitchen and waiting volunteers

What is in it for you

Volunteering at the Love Soup Café gives an excellent opportunity for to showcase your cooking skills, share favourite recipes and gain invaluable work experience and training possibilities through partners. WTCA offers letters of reference and certificates of recognition for volunteers that have successfully completed at least 6 shifts at the café. Volunteers public transport (bus) expenses will be covered where necessary. Volunteering at the Love Soup Café gives an excellent opportunity to be involved in a community project working as part of an excellent, committed, community-building team.

Time Commitment

This role requires a minimum of 3 hours and up to 6 hours a week on Thursdays. The commitment can be from 1-4 times a month in rotation with other chefs.

SE28 0LW

Broadwater Village Hall, Goosander Way, West Thamesmead, SE28 0ER

Broadwater Village Hall is located behind the Heronsgate Medical Centre on Goosander Way. Heronsgate Primary School is across the street (Goosander Way) Both the 244 and 380 bus have stops at Heronsgate Primary School on Whinchat Road. The bus stops are a 1-2 minute walk from Broadwater Village Hall. Plumstead and Woolwich Arsenal stations are between 12/15 mins distance by both the 244 and 380 bus.

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16-17,18-25,25+,65+
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