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Title

Volunteer Cook

Organisation

Vineyard Community Centre

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Website

http://www.vineyardcommunity.org This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Every Thursday, in partnership with Life Church Richmond, we host our Food with Faith sessions. This is a time for our community to come together in religious contemplation and prayer, sing hymns and share a delicious meal. We also operate a Women’s Hub every Wednesday, a safe space of connection for local ladies to experience community and fun activities.

These sessions are one of many crisis and social inclusion services run by the charity across the Borough, such as our Foodbank, Women’s Hub and Crisis Drop-In Service. Every day, we help individuals overcome personal crises and reconnect with society

We are proud to have a small, commercial kitchen at Vineyard Community Centre, where we prepare meals for roughly 40 guests across our Food with Faith and Women’s Hub sessions. These services are completely free of charge for guests and aim to provide a welcoming environment and a nourishing meal during times of personal crisis. Please note that cooking will take place on a Tuesday afternoon, but will be served on a Wednesday and Thursday.

As a volunteer chef, you will be integral to our services.

Your tasks will include:
- Preparing vegetarian meals for use across our Women’s Hub and Food with Faith services (all food costs covered by the charity open presentation of receipts)
- Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
- Creating a meal plan for these sessions, including organising the purchase of the food to be used in the meals
- Ensuring all food is labelled, stored and dated appropriately.

Activities

Community Work,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Cleaning & Tidying, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

To excel in this role, we are looking for individuals who possess the following skills: - Holds a Level 2 Health & Hygiene Certificate (or willing to undertake a half-day certification training, available to you for free through the charity) - Committed to Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank ethos - Passionate about cooking - Comfortable in high-pressure environments - Organised, reliable and able to take initiative - 18yrs+ at the time of volunteering - able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 3 months

What is in it for you

Volunteering with Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank offers you many benefits, including: - that feel good factor of giving back - upskilling in a new area, including receiving a Level 2 Health & Hygiene Certification - a sense of community and purpose - the opportunity to meet new people and forge new relationships

Time Commitment

Once a week for 1-2 hours on a Tuesday afternoon, anytime between 12pm-3pm.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Lindsay Warner

Role Address

Vineyard Community Centre The Vineyard Richmond

Postcode (See Google maps below)

TW10 6AQ

Directions

Within walking distance of Richmond Bus Station (110, H37, R68, R70, 490, 33) and Richmond Train Station (District Line, Overground, Southwest trains)

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Please email our Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay at info@vineyardcommunity.org