Breakfast club catering volunteer - Methley, Leeds
Oulton Institute, Leeds
| Date posted | 19 June 2024 |
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| Closing date | 25 November 2025 |
You may plan menus and you’ll get feedback from the older members about what they would like to eat at future activities. You will help prepare food, keep the kitchen clean and to hygiene and health and safety standards and tidy away afterwards.
What are the benefits of becoming a catering volunteer?
By becoming a catering volunteer, you can support our services and help us to deliver a hot, delicious, nutritious meal to our members. You can gain valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance your personal and professional development, or bring skills from a previous role to help us provide a meal which is the highlight of the weekly menu for our members.
Skills and qualities needed for this role
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of the needs of older people
- Food preparation skills
- You will be reliable and punctual
- Flexibility
- You'll have an awareness of the need for food hygiene standards
- You'll be willing to volunteer as part of a team
- You'll be willing to participate in training and development.
How much time do I need to commit as a catering volunteer?
You will need to be able to commit to volunteering every Friday morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm and be with us for at least six months or longer.
What kind of support will I receive as a catering volunteer?
You will receive ongoing support and guidance from a local coordinator, who will monitor your progress, and provide feedback. You will also have access to online resources, training opportunities, and peer support from other volunteers. Once you start at the scheme you will have the support of a named Community Coordinator
Travel expenses will be paid.
You can apply online by filling out a short application form. You will also need to attend an induction training session before you start your role.
Our Central Volunteering Team will guide you through the application and recruitment process and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.