COOKERY CLASS ASSISTANT

COOKERY CLASS ASSISTANT

Posted for Nourish Food School

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.

As a Cookery Class Assistant, you will be supporting us with:

• Helping participants follow the step-by-step instructions after demonstrations
• Assisting the trainer in getting demonstrations set up before and during the class
• Making sure participants are enjoying the class and offering assistance where appropriate
• Collecting equipment during the class ensuring workstations are clear of clutter
• Washing up equipment during and at the end of the class
• Ensuring everyone is following good safety and food hygiene protocols

EACH COOKERY CLASS IS TYPICALLY 3 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME WITH CLASSES TAKING PLACE IN DIFFERENT VENUES ACROSS NEWCASTLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

• there is no regular day/time and it does change from week-to-week depending on what projects are happening
• there are typically daytime, evening and weekend sessions available though

What you will need to complete to become a Cookery Class Assistant:

• Attend a training workshop with Nourish Food School

OPTIONAL:

• There are sometimes opportunities with Nourish to do Food Hygiene training.
• Agree to our volunteer expectations of: aiming to volunteer on at least 4 occasions, (although there is no maximum),
• having excellent personal hygiene,
• dress appropriately,
• sharing our values for doing things to the highest standard

To become a volunteer, sign up online or give us a call/text/email

nourishfoodschool.co.uk/volunteering

[email protected]

07888 280 155

What skills do I need?

• Follow instructions well to ensure we maintain high safety and food hygiene
• Enjoy, and be good at, working within a team
• Be kind, considerate and friendly with people from all backgrounds and abilities
• Have empathy and understanding for people who will be learning skills and knowledge for the first time