Cook - Hilton (9.30am - 2.30pm)

Purpose of the role 

To prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals; ensure kitchen is kept clean and food hygiene standards are maintained at all times 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Prepare one course, or part of, with guidance from the Catering & Training Supervisor or Lead Cook. 

  • Prepare vegetables etc. for next service day if required 

  • Once Café is open, plate up each course as needed. 

  • Make up takeaway meals as requested and ensure recorded. 

  • Rinse dishes then put through dishwasher. 

  • Wipe down surfaces, tidy away dishes, and empty bins. 

  • All cleaning must be done as per the Kitchen Rules. 

 

Skills and Qualities 

No formal qualifications are required for this role, but we actively encourage volunteers to do our online Food & Hygiene training which we can organise for you. Being interested in cooking/food/nutrition; being able to work individually and as part of a team as well as being able to work to a deadline are desirable qualities we look for in Cooks. Being reliable and trustworthy are essential qualities we look for in all our volunteers.  

 

Days of Operations; Shift Times and Time Commitment  

Our opening days are Wednesday and Friday, 12pm to 2pm. Kitchen shift starts at 9.30am and finishes about 2.30pm (includes clearing up time). 

 

Some volunteers do a shift every week on specific days; others may do two to three per month as and when they can. At a very minimum, we would be looking for volunteers to commit to a least one shift per month. 

   

Location 

We run our drop-in-café from Hilton Community Centre, Hilton Village, Oldtown Road, Inverness, IV2 4HT.