Kitchen Assistant - Wanstead HVC - 1985
You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
Volunteer Kitchen Assistants are essential to creating a warm, welcoming environment where older people and service users can enjoy nutritious meals in comfort. Many of our guests rely on these meals as a vital part of their day, and your support helps ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.
Our Volunteer Kitchen Assistants assist the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals in a friendly, community setting. Helping create a welcoming environment by assisting in the kitchen, ensuring food is served safely, hygienically,
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping, plating)
• Serve meals and refreshments to service users
• Help set up and clear dining areas before and after meals
• Wash up dishes and kitchen equipment
• Keep kitchen and food areas clean, tidy, and hygienic
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines at all times
• Work as part of a friendly, supportive team
• Provide a warm and welcoming experience for service users during mealtimes
What skills do I need?
• Interest in food preparation and kitchen work
• Basic knowledge of hygiene and food safety (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good communication and friendly manner
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable standing for periods and performing physical tasks
• Experience in catering, hospitality, or volunteering in similar roles (helpful but not essential)
• Enjoy working in a busy, social environment
Key Qualities:
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and responsible
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Patient and calm under pressure
• Organised and attentive to detail
• Willing to learn and follow health & safety guidelines
• Good communicator
• Practical and hands-on
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
When is this role available?
When: 26/02/2026 - 26/02/2027
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Volunteers need to give 1 day per week for a minimum of 6 months
Location:
2, Grove Park
Wanstead
E11 2DL
You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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