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Volunteering Opportunity: VO90771

  • Cook
    with Express Group (Fife) Ltd.

    Created/last updated: 18/03/2024


    About this opportunity:Express Group (Fife) Ltd is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for 45 years
     •  They provide group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health
     •  They are looking for Volunteer Cooks who can prepare simple cooked lunches for groups between 5 and 15 people
     •  Groups meet once, twice or three times a week but there is no need to commit to each day at one location
     •  Groups run from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm with lunch served around 12 noon; the cook can start at a suitable time to achieve this, finishing when clearing up has finished
     •  Each venue has a good size and well-equipped kitchen
     •  Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed
     •  Free parking available at all venues
     •  Check this website for more details https://www
     • expressgroupfife
     • org
     • uk
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteers will be made aware of the relevant organisational policies and procedures and will get ongoing support from staff. Relevant training opportunities will be offered.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses can be reimbursed

    Experience required:General cooking skills. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential. You should be approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid staff as required.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?Yes: Details on request

    Travel DetailsGlenrothes - St Columba's Church - Monday, Thursday

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.