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Kitchen Cook Volunteer

For Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre

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Would you like to volunteer in our newly refurbished, state of the art kitchen? If you have a friendly temperament, general willingness to help and enjoy working in a team you will enjoy this role. You will work as the lead cook, overseeing the kitchen and the dining room team to deliver a freshly prepared 2 course lunch to the older members of our community who attend the day centre.

You will lead the rest of the kitchen team in preparing, cooking and serving delicious & nutritious meals for up to 60 older persons.

You will be required from 08:00am until 2pm. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We are currently looking for a cook on a Tuesday.

You are required to have had prior kitchen cooking/catering experience. You will need to plan and quantify the menus and ingredients that you need; we will order them for you. You will need to hold Level 2 Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene Certification and Allergy Certification. We will provide relevant training, and certification to keep you updated. You will need to wear chef whites and hat, which we will provide. You will also be required to participate in regular communication and meetings with the other cooks and managers to discuss kitchen management and food safety updates.

Sandwiches and drinks are provided

What skills do I need?

 Friendly disposition. Good communication skills and be able to work as lead in a team.

 

Level 2 Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene Certification (we will pay for re-certification)

Allergy Certification (FOC)

 

Previous Cooking Experience for 60 people

 

Interests

  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Health and Social Care
  • Older People

Activities

  • Cooking and Catering
  • General Helping
  • Practical Skills

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 14/04/2026

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No Yes No No No No No
Afternoon No Yes No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Tuesday between 08:00 am and 14:00pm.

Location

Library Car Park
Southend Road
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4PZ

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