voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Cafe Worker/Assistant Volunteer Opportunity No. VO71854 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | The Community Hub is looking for volunteers to help run the Cafe. The role will involve:- Preparing and cooking food. Serving food and drink. Keeping records in line with food regulations. Welcoming people in and chatting with them. Signposting people to other services the Hub or local services can provide. Washing up and clearing away, keeping the kitchen and cafe clean. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Introduction to organisation and facilities, trial day, shadowing offered.Opportunities for further training as and when available e.g. food hygiene, nutrition, etc. One-to-one support is available from the Project Manager. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Public transport rates are paid and reimbursed every day/week or as required. Mileage rates are 45p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Previous cooking/catering experience appreciated but not essential. Friendly, welcoming, outgoing personality important, honesty, trustworthiness and willingness to work on own initiative necessary.
Car driver preferred as there may be a need to do food collections. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The Cafe will be running from the St Andrews Football and Social Club at Langlands Rd, St Andrews. There is ample parking and bus stops nearby. The Club is also easily reached on foot from the town centre and beaches. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |