Kitchen Volunteer

VAST Staffordshire; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking a volunteer to join their kitchen team and help prepare meals for adults living with acquired brain injuries. The volunteer will maintain hygiene standards and may assist in training sessions. Full training is provided, along with travel expenses, meals, and access to gym facilities. This flexible role offers a chance to make a positive impact in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Full training provided

Travel expenses covered

Mid-day meal at the centre

Access to fully equipped gym

Uniform and DBS check

Friendly environment

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to helping others with acquired brain injuries.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Willingness to prepare meals and assist in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for service users, staff, and volunteers.
• Maintain a safe and clean working area.
• Assist in running sessions in the training kitchen.

Skills

Passion for supporting the disabled community

Organised and reliable

Good with people

Interest in cooking

Job description

Organisation: Headway North Staffordshire

Area of interest: Supporting Adults

Number of Volunteers required: 1

Volunteer with Headway North Staffordshire!

Help us support adults living with acquired brain injuries and their carers so they can live their best lives. Our centre offers adapted facilities like a gym, teaching kitchen, woodwork shop, and therapy rooms to promote independence and confidence.

The Role

Join our kitchen team! You’ll work alongside our in-house cook to:

• Prepare daily meals for service users, staff, and volunteers
• Maintain a safe and clean working area
• Wash dishes and clear up after meals

There may also be opportunities to run sessions in our training kitchen, helping service users develop life skills.

When

Our centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. You choose the times that suit you!

Person Specification

• Passion for supporting the disabled community
• Organised and reliable
• Good with people
• (Bonus) An interest in cooking

Benefits

• Full training provided
• Travel expenses covered
• A mid‑day meal at the centre
• Access to our fully equipped gym
• Uniform polo shirt, name badge, and DBS check
• A friendly, welcoming environment

You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses. To register your interest please click here If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us