Café and Food Surplus Volunteer

Café and Food Surplus Volunteer

Posted for Coldean Community Organisation

Posted by Community Works

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You will be redirected to the Community Works website to express your interest.

Would you like to be part of a small supportive grassroots group who together want to make a tangible difference to the local community and environment within Coldean. 

Join the Coldean Community Organisation where we offer a space space for all, with surplus food, community pantry and community cafe. Your time will directly support vulnerable people and local residents in our community. 

We serve teas, coffee, cake and other surplus food sanitary products, local school uniforms and more, all for a donation. 

You will be:

• Welcoming visitors and providing a friendly customer service
• Preparing and serving drinks and cake
• Helping to display and stock affordable food items for purchase
• Handling small cash transactions for sales and recording them accurately
• Maintaining hygiene, cleanliness and basic food safety standards in the café and food area.

A full induction and training will be provided for all tasks, including basic food hygiene and barista training. 

Practical Considerations

• The hours you offer can fit around your other commitments and what best suits you.
• Located directly on the bus route for an easy commute.

Benefit

• The opportunity to see your direct impact, gain meaningful hands-on skills, and build strong relationships right in your own community. 
• Become part of a supportive, grassroots team making a tangible difference in Coldean.
• To develop or share cafe and retail skills
• To learn more about customer service

What skills do I need?

We'll teach you everything you need to know - no prior experience required.

• We value enthusiasm and reliability over professional experience. 
• Are you friendly and approachable, with the ability to offer a warm welcome to all community members
• Do you have the ability to be organised
• Must be able to understand the importance of cleanliness and food hygiene