Cook for Childcare Club
The Dockland Settlements
As a volunteer cook you will plan and prepare healthy meals for groups of up to 30 children in an after-school setting. Volunteers are part of a friendly team and will receive guidance and support from the Playcare Manager and qualified staff. You must be enthusiastic, reliable, patient and comfortable working with children of different ages and needs. Our childcare scheme runs for 50 weeks of the year but we would be very grateful for any days you can help.
As a volunteer cook you will plan and prepare healthy meals for groups of up to 30 children in an after-school setting. Volunteers are part of a friendly team and will receive guidance and support from the Playcare Manager and qualified staff. You must be enthusiastic, reliable, patient and comfortable working with children of different ages and needs. The role is available Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm so you will need to be available during these times. The childcare scheme runs for 50 weeks of the year but we would be very grateful for any days you can help.
Catering,Youth Work
Managing People, Cooking/Catering
You do not need any previous play care experience as guidance and support will be provided. However, you should be enthusiastic, reliable, patient, and genuinely interested in working with children aged 4–11. Yos should have good communication and teamwork skills and be able to engage positively with children. This role requires someone who is able to plan and cook healthy meals on a fairly large scale (up to 30 meals) with an understanding of allergies and food hygiene – although training and a food hygiene certificate/qualification will be provided. A good understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and confidentiality would be beneficial, although relevant guidance will be given. Volunteers must be punctual, dependable and willing to follow the organisation’s policies and procedures. Any required safeguarding or background checks must be completed before the placement begins.
You'll gain valuable practical experience of working with children aged 4–11 in a busy play care environment. You will have opportunities to develop skills in communication, teamwork, organisation, problem-solving and of course cooking meals on a large scale! Working alongside experienced play care staff will help build confidence, improve employability and you'll gain a better understanding of careers in childcare, education, youth work and community services. Where appropriate, volunteers may also be able to receive a reference following successful completion of the placement. The role can also support personal wellbeing by helping you feel active, connected and part of a friendly team, while making a positive difference to children and families in the local community.
Ideally we are seeking someone who can volunteer every weekday from around 4pm to 6pm for the 50 weeks of the year that our Playcare Scheme operates. However we would be grateful for any help on specific days of the week, or periods throughout the year.
E14 3PS
The Dockland Settlements, Calder’s Wharf, 4 Saunders Ness Road, Isle of Dogs,
2 minute walk from Island Gardens tube station.
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