Volunteer with us

About the role

Our Kitchen Support Volunteers help with the smooth running of our Fresh Start Cafe, open Monday to Friday serving nutritious lunches to our clients, volunteers and staff. 

As members of the kitchen team, volunteers gain skills in a working kitchen - from opening and closing processes to food preparation and service.

Location and Time Commitment

• 'R' Hub Boscombe
• 4 hours a week

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensuring food preparation areas are clean and hygienic

• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately. 

• Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients - including stock rotation.

• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs

• Helping to prepare salads and desserts.

• Preparing table for service, cutlery, drinks and condiments.

• Assisting with service.

• Handling cash and logging clients' attendance

What's in it for you?

• Access to relevant training and ongoing role-specific guidance, support and additional learning opportunities throughout your time with us

• Opportunity to use and develop your skills as part of giving back to your local community

• Volunteer alongside a friendly and professional team that makes a real difference to people’s lives

• Regular contact and support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development

• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses policy

• An opportunity to feedback about your experience volunteering with us

• Volunteers will be provided with a free lunch during their shift

Please note that we require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for this volunteering role

This role is subject to DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check at an Enhanced Level

Download the Role Description - Kitchen Support Volunteer

If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our BCP service then please contact us using the details below:

sarah.parkes@wearewithyou.org.uk

paula.loader@wearewithyou.org.uk

01202 558855