Chef/cook

IW Volunteer; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community food project is seeking a chef/cook to plan and prepare simple meals while training volunteers. Experience in a community setting is essential. This role supports neuro-diverse individuals and those facing mental health challenges, fostering inclusivity and community engagement.

Benefits

Training provided (food safety & hygiene)

Volunteers covered by insurance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in preparing simple meals.
• Ability to train and support volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals and prepare food for the community project.
• Assist and train volunteers in cooking.

Skills

Competent chef or cook

Experience of working in the community

Job description

Chef/cook

Connection Kitchen is a small community food project providing low cost meals to the local community.

Our volunteers are neuro diverse or those facing mental health challenges.

We are looking for a chef/cook to plan our meals, prepare simple meals & help train our volunteers.

Skills

Competent chef or cook with experience of working in the community

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
• Age restrictions
  Not suitable for under 18
• Child Protection
  Safe guarding policy in place
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Suitable for Under 16's
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
  food safety & hygiene certificated paid for
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 10/09/2025

End Date: 30/06/2026

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Availability Details

Once a month on a day that suits plan the menu and a shopping list for the upcoming month.Every Wednesday from 10 till 2 assist our volunteers in cooking a hearty delicious meal

Location

The Old School Centre
New Road
Wootton bridge
UK
PO33 4HX