Young Adult Carers Youth Club Cook
Young Adult Carers Youth Club Cook
Posted for Blackpool Carers Centre
Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
Food and eating together is an important part of the Young Adult Carers (those unpaid carers who we support from the ages of 16 -24) experience when they attend sessions at the centre. With more funding to provide hot meals we are seeking a volunteer who can help prepare healthy meals for around 15 young adults in each session. We have a fully equipped kitchen at the centre. This role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in catering looking to make a difference for families and unpaid carers in Blackpool or someone with the qualifications and skills who would like to build experience for career development.
What skills do I need?
Essential
- To be able to take the lead on preparing food for each session, ability to cook for large numbers.
- Understanding of food hygiene and safety.
- To be able to help the staff team plan meals and shopping lists in advance
- To be able to accommodate additional dietary and allergy requirements.
- Able to work as a team with other volunteers and staff
- To be responsible for cleaning the kitchen after the session
Desirable
- Previous catering experience, ideally with a Level 2 in Food Hygiene however this qualification can be provided.
- To be able to consult with young people on menu choices.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- 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 is this role available?
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Young Adult Carers group sessions take place between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Times for menu planning etc can be flexible.
Location:
Beaverbrooks House
147 Newton Drive
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8LZ
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.
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