voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Community cook
with Oor Wee CafeVolunteer Opportunity No. VO101924 - Created/last updated: 04/12/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Oor Wee Cafe is an initiative established in 2018 to address food insecurity and social isolation issues throughout the Kelty Area. The Community Cafe works as a "hub" for the local community, attended by 50 participants every week. The cafe has a positive and welcoming atmosphere, providing a place for people to meet and socialise reducing social isolation and community disconnection and it is at the heart of the local community run by people from the local community.
Oor Wee Café and Pantry are looking for a community cook. The role involves purchasing and preparing two meals for the community café which is open every Tuesday. The cook will be part of a small team of volunteers preparing soup and stovies to be served in the community café as well as preparing breakfast for the team of volunteers. Tidying and cleaning the kitchen are also part of the roleTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays 
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Induction training covering roles and responsibilities and general housekeeping will be provided. Inhouse training for the role/handover from previous cook. 1 to 1 volunteer support, further relevant training available, such as Food Hygiene training etc. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - 45p/mile or equivalent of £5 bus pass (Fife day-rider). Receipts must be submitted monthly.Experience required: Positive attitude, good working in a team, experience of cooking for large amounts of people Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Interview; References; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Kelty Community centre which is on the local bus route Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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