Kitchen Assistant - Wanstead HVC - 1985

 Volunteer Kitchen Assistants are essential to creating a warm, welcoming environment where older people and service users can enjoy nutritious meals in comfort. Many of our guests rely on these meals as a vital part of their day, and your support helps ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

Our Volunteer Kitchen Assistants assist the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals in a friendly, community setting. Helping create a welcoming environment by assisting in the kitchen, ensuring food is served safely, hygienically,

What skills do I need?

•    Interest in food preparation and kitchen work
•    Basic knowledge of hygiene and food safety (or willingness to learn)
•    Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
•    Good communication and friendly manner
•    Reliable and punctual
•    Comfortable standing for periods and performing physical tasks
•    Experience in catering, hospitality, or volunteering in similar roles (helpful but not essential)
•    Enjoy working in a busy, social environment

 

Key Qualities:
•    Friendly and approachable
•    Reliable and responsible
•    Team player with a positive attitude
•    Patient and calm under pressure
•    Organised and attentive to detail
•    Willing to learn and follow health & safety guidelines
•    Good communicator
•    Practical and hands-on

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Volunteers need to give 1 day per week for a minimum of 6 months

Where does this role take place?