Community Cook

We
are looking to recruit
a
Community
Cook
to work alongsid
e our Community Chef. Th
is candidate
will
include working
in the Community Café and Community Kitchen that make up two key elements of
the Comm
unity Wellbeing Project,
hosted in
Bridge Park Leisure Centre
. Members of the project will be able to access a Community Shop, a Community Café and holistic support in the form of Advice casework and tailored workshops. The
objective
of the project is to pilot a new food distribution model, alongside a wraparound offer of holistic support.?
This includes
preparing and cooking
light
meals as part of our
café
service,
and
supporting in the kitchen to
cook
a 3-course meal for
up to
100
guests
during our Community Kitchen service
in the
evenings
, twice a week.
The role will also include working on a rotational basis at
Sufras
network of Community Kitchens around the borough
, supporting the Community Chef in providing a varied and nutritious food offer
.
It is
not essential that the candidate has any formal cooking qualifications. This role will include training
in both catering, working alongside volunteers
and food preparation and hygiene.
It is not essential for the applicant to have experience working in the voluntary sector; we?place more importance on the skills that you can
demonstrate
, rather than qualifications or sector-specific experience. We would encourage applications from
local residents
, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent.?
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing,
hospitality
and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work evenings or weekends when
required
. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charitys passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and
demonstrate
the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.
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