Activity Centre - Kitchen Assistant
Support the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals in a friendly, community setting. Help create a welcoming environment by assisting in the kitchen, ensuring food is served safely, hygienically, and with a smile. A great role for someone who enjoys teamwork and making a practical difference.
Volunteer Kitchen Assistants are essential to creating a warm, welcoming environment where older people and service users can enjoy nutritious meals in comfort. Many of our guests rely on these meals as a vital part of their day, and your support helps ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
By volunteering in this role, you:
- Help provide a friendly, caring atmosphere during mealtimes.
- Support the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals efficiently.
- Ensure food is handled safely and hygienically Make mealtimes enjoyable and inclusive, reducing loneliness and isolation.
- Enable our service to reach and support more people in the community
Your practical help makes a real difference to the wellbeing and happiness of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping, plating).
- Serve meals and refreshments to service users.
- Help set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
- Wash up dishes and kitchen equipment.
- Keep kitchen and food areas clean, tidy, and hygienic.
- Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Work as part of a friendly, supportive team.
- Provide a warm and welcoming experience for service users during mealtimes.
Skills and Experience:
- Interest in food preparation and kitchen work.
- Basic knowledge of hygiene and food safety (or willingness to learn).
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Good communication and friendly manner.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Comfortable standing for periods and performing physical tasks.
- Experience in catering, hospitality, or volunteering in similar roles (helpful but not essential).
- Enjoy working in a busy, social environment
Key Qualities:
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and responsible
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Patient and calm under pressure
- Organised and attentive to detail
- Willing to learn and follow health & safety guidelines
- Good communicator
- Practical and hands-on
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Make a meaningful difference in the life of someone experiencing isolation or emotional challenges.
- Develop skills in communication, companionship, and supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Gain experience in community outreach, care, and support roles.
- Enhance your personal growth and sense of fulfilment through helping others.
- Ongoing training and support from the organisation.
Application Process:
You will need to complete an application form and attend an informal interview. If you are successful, you will need to provide references, undergo a DBS check and attend an induction. There will be training provided.
If you are 18+ and you're passionate about making a difference and bringing joy to someone's day, we would love to hear from you!