Volunteering
Kitchen Support Volunteer (PHAC)
Passage House is a rapid-response facility. The 40 bed project provides high-quality support to new rough sleepers aged 18 or over who have no local connection to Westminster.
We provide a safe and welcoming place to stay for up to 28 days whilst we work with each individual to find a route off the street. In addition to finding sustainable accommodation, we provide catering, support around mental and physical health, drug and alcohol misuse, life skills, volunteering and employment opportunities, and well-being activities, such as art, mindfulness, acupuncture and KCR (Kinetic Chain Release).
Commitment: | Weekday or Saturday or Sunday, 5.00- 7.00pm |
About this Role
We have two chefs, one for weekday and one for the weekend who prepare a hot evening meal and breakfast bags for the following morning. Kitchen Support Volunteers will help either chef with all aspects of food preparation, washing up and helping to maintain the kitchen as a hygienic and safe food preparation area. You may be serving hot food to clients so there will be some interaction with people staying at Passage House.
What will I be doing?
- Helping the chef to prepare food bags for evening meals and breakfast bags for the next day
- Observing hygiene and health and safety standards, including washing up and clean as you go
- Providing a friendly face to any residents you come into contact with during your shift
- Escalating any safeguarding issues or concerns to a member of staff as soon as they arise
What skills do I need?
- Aged 18 or over – essential
- Able to lift and carry large service dishes
- Ability to lift dishwasher trays in and out of the machine
- Commitment and understanding of the importance of providing a reliable service and following our absence reporting procedure
- Ability to work within required Health and Safety and Food Hygiene procedures
- Wear personal protective equipment
- Willing to undertake a Basic Food Hygiene course
- Adaptable, ability to do what needs need doing and switch between duties
- A positive and cheery approach to customer service and able demonstrate an inclusive and non-judgemental attitude towards clients, volunteers and staff
What you can expect:
- Volunteer Induction and in the role training
- Level One Food Hygiene Training
- Supervision by Chef
- Travel expenses reimbursed in line with our Finance Policy
The role is subject to the provision of two references, an informal interview and attendance at a Volunteer Induction session. For questions about the role or the application process, please contact the Volunteering Team on 0207 592 1863
Volunteer Registration Form
Application info
- Applicants must be 18 years old or over
- We will ask for personal referees