Eating Together Kitchen Assistant
The Food Chain
Eating Together is a communal lunch held every Wednesday and Saturday at Positive East in Stepney Green. The service aims to combat isolation amongst people living with HIV in London by bringing groups together for a hot, nutritionally-tailored meal and some good conversation.
What is Eating Together? Eating Together is a communal lunch held every Wednesday and Saturday at Positive East in Stepney Green. The service aims to combat isolation amongst people living with HIV in London by bringing groups together for a hot, nutritionally-tailored meal and some good conversation. It is also designed to improve participants’ mental wellbeing, energy levels, confidence and independence by offering the opportunity to meet new people, share experiences and learn more about healthy eating and other relevant topics. What does the role involve? Eating Together Hosts ensure that sessions run smoothly and that Service Users have the best possible experience. There are two or three volunteer Hosts at every session. Tasks include: - Making sure tables are clean and welcoming, setting up the tea and coffee station and making some proper coffee! -Preparing the fruit bowls and organising any donations we have received. - The main task is welcoming Service Users, preparing any hot drinks required and ensuring that Service Users, particularly any first timers, are integrated and are involved in the group and just sit with them and have a good chat, responding to any issues as they arise. You will also need to reinforce The Food Chains' messages of the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing and provide emotional support to Service Users. Many attendees at Eating Together may also be managing a mental health issue, commonly anxiety and/or depression and you will be trained in how to provide support to anyone should you need to. Helping any Service Users with mobility issues at lunch service. You get to eat lunch too! After the meal you’ll join the kitchen volunteers clearing plates, washing up, making sure the kitchen is clean, and stacking chairs. This role is subject to amendments as the service evolves. What training do I need to complete and what support will I get?: Volunteer Induction including basic HIV awareness Food Hygiene Quiz ( online) Service User Support training session Health & Safety briefing at your first shift Support from fellow volunteers, staff and The Food Chain’s Training & Volunteer Coordinator Expenses: Travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with the Finance Policy, up to a maximum of the value of a zone 1-6 travel card
Catering
Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
What skills do I need to be a really good Eating Together Event Host? AGED 18 OR OVER Supportive and confident nature Ability to demonstrate an inclusive and non-judgemental attitude Willingness to provide a level of emotional support to service users An interest in promoting health and wellbeing Ability to remain calm in a busy environment Ability to read and remember information Organised and able to work in a systematic way
- Volunteer Induction including HIV Awareness - Knowledge about food hygiene, Health & Safety knowledge - Service User Support training session - How to work in a team - Improved knowledge of nutrition and dietetics - Opportunity to mentor new volunteers
How often do I need to volunteer? We hope for a commitment of one shift per month. Shift times are Wednesday or Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm. This allows time for a briefing and set up before guests arrive and clear up time after the meal. You can volunteer on either or both days.
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The Food Chain, Positive East, 159 Mile End Road, London
Nearest tube is Stepney Green on the District or Hammersmith & City line, turn right out of the tube station and the building is approximately 200m on the right
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