Description of Northmoor Diner
The idea of the diner is to create a welcoming space where everyone can come and get a hot meal, socialise with others and find out what else is happening in the community. We run the diner twice a week, each sessions we offer a Halal option and a Vegan options. We ask for a donation of £1 per meal to help us to continue to run the diner, however we would never turn anyone away if they cant make a donation. We have a cook who plans and cooks the meals.
We are looking for a volunteer to support our cook in our community kitchen
Main tasks would include:
- Opening checks such as checking fridge temperatures and cleaning surfaces
- Following strict food hygiene procedures that you would cover in your online training before starting the role
- Assisting the cook to prepare the food - chopping, washing and cooking
- keeping a log of all ingredients used to allow the allergens to be shown
- plating up food and serving to customers
- Being friendly and communicating with diner attendees
Skills, Experience and Qualities needed
- To be able to take direction but also be self motivated and work from your own initiative
- To work well as part of a busy, diverse team
- Good communication and English Language skills for interacting with staff, volunteers and customers
- To be polite, friendly, helpful and patient
- To be able to work flexibly and adapt to the varying needs of the customer
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities, treating all individuals equally and with respect
- An understanding and commitment to Confidentiality, Safeguarding and GDPR standards
Commitment
Either:
Wednesday 09:45 - 14:30 (breaks and free lunch included) Friday 09:45 - 14:30 (breaks and free lunch included)
Inductions and Training provided
A full introduction and induction into the project.
It is required by law for everyone serving food to the public to have completed Food Hygiene Level 2 training; we provide this training free through an online course which must be completed before you start. It is also essential that anyone in the kitchen is aware of Food Allergens and completes the Food Allergen awareness online course before you start. Both these online courses are industry standard courses that you gain a certificate for on completion.
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Food Hygiene Level 2 (Essential—to be completed within 1 month of starting)
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Food Allergen Awareness (Essential—to be completed within 1 month of starting)
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Safeguarding for Everyone (Essential—to be completed within 1 month of starting)
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Manual Handling Awareness (Essential—to be completed within 1 month of starting)
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Health and Safety Level 1 (aspirational)
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Diversity Training (aspirational)
The Benefits
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You are entitled to a free lunch from the menu that week
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You will be paid out-of-pocket expenses such as bus fare
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We provide a professional reference for you after completing 30 hours over 3 months
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You can take advantage of all the free courses, training, events and services we have here a the centre
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You can gain valuable experience which will help improve your job prospects
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You will be invited to all the staff and project meetings and have your thoughts and suggestions heard
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You will meet other volunteers and can be part of the Volunteer Steering group
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You will be celebrated as a volunteer in our Volunteer Celebrations twice a year
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You will feel a sense of reward at helping your local community and meeting a diverse range of people
Interested?
As you can not go in the kitchen till you have done your training, you can not do a taster session of the full role. You can, however, come to the Diner between 12-2pm every Wednesday or Friday to meet the team and see what it’s all about or you could do a taster session of the role without going in the kitchen.