Assistant chef volunteer roles
Do you have a passion for cooking or interest in working in a kitchen environment? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our kitchen volunteer position at the hospice.
Good food is central to the care we provide, from catering for specialist dietary needs in the everyday, to special occasions such as our annual memorial event.
The kitchen is situated immediately off the main lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef and his team.
For our children and their families, mealtimes provide comfort, a sense of normality and a chance to socialize. Without the stress of shopping, planning and clearing up - we take the pressure off.
Considerations:
Age requirement: 18+
Time commitment: Thursday, Friday and Sunday
.Location: This role will be based at the Tŷ Hafan Hospice in Sully assisting the kitchen staff. The kitchen is situated immediately off the lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef and the team.
Activities you could be involved in:
• Keeping the dining area neat and tidy by clearing away plates and crockery
• Help with food preparation
• For experienced chefs and bakers, there is an opportunity to get involved in cooking meals and baking goods
• Wash dishes and utensils with kitchen equipment
• Serve tea/coffee and food with a smile
• Chat with staff, families and children and make them feel welcome
At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role.
What skills will you need?
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow procedures and health and safety requirements
• Physical strength to lift, carry and stand for long periods of time
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Procedures
• Inclusive and non-judgmental attitude towards families, volunteers, staff and visitors
Here's what you can expect from our training:
• You will receive a comprehensive induction
• You will learn about health and safety in the kitchen
• You will have the opportunity to earn your food hygiene certificate
• You will work with friendly and supportive kitchen staff and volunteers
• Opportunities to complete relevant e-learning
Benefits of becoming a Kitchen Volunteer
• You can make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families by providing them with nutritious and delicious meals
• You can learn new skills and gain valuable experience in food preparation, service and safety
• You can meet new people and join a community of compassionate and dedicated volunteers who share your passion for cooking and helping others
• You can enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to a meaningful cause
• You can express your creativity and personality through your cooking and baking
• You will receive feedback and appreciation from hospice staff and guests
We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Tŷ Hafan will cover the costs of any background checks and we will contact you with details on completing a DBS, once your application is successful.
We can't wait to welcome you to the team!
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.
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ABOUT MARY’S
At Mary’s Youth Club, we’re not just a youth club – we’re a vibrant, inclusive community where young people aged 10–19 (up to 25 for those with disabilities) come together to share, grow, learn, and enjoy themselves. We believe in creating joyful and enriching experiences that empower every young person who walks through our doors.
Our open access youth club runs exciting and diverse programmes Monday to Friday, including school holidays. Whether it’s the energy of drop-in activities like gaming, sports, and board games, or the focused buzz of creative arts, health and wellbeing sessions, life skills workshops, or youth-led social action – there’s always something happening at Mary’s. Young people help shape our programmes, and we champion their independence, creativity, and voice.
Young people describe us as “like a family” – a safe, friendly, and welcoming space where they can be themselves. Our team is deeply rooted in youth work values: inclusion, equality, justice, reflection, and lifelong learning. Together, we work to support young people to navigate challenges and take steps toward brighter futures.
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Volunteer role title: Volunteer Chef/Cook/Kitchen Staff
Hours: 2-3 hours on a Friday evening, from about 4.30/5pm
Help us to meet our goal of creating healthy meals for young people, by volunteering in our kitchen!
We are looking for volunteers with a passion for cooking, nutrition and healthy eating, to assist in the kitchen independently, as a group, or alongside our youth workers and young people, preparing a warm meal for up to 40 young people.
You are welcome to come along as an assistant volunteering with the rest of the team, but we would also love volunteers who are interested in heathy eating to lead on this initiative, teaching those young people who choose to volunteer in the kitchen, food preparation skills, how to cook nutritious foods, as well as sharing the joy of eating together
This role will include:
- helping to prepare hot food by chopping vegetables, cooking etc
- serving the young people during the Friday evening dinner service.
- helping with cleaning up the dining room and the kitchen
If you are interested in taking a more active role/lead on this project then you would also lead on the menu planning and budgeting
The commitment
- We are looking for people who are able to commit 2-3 hours on a Friday, from 4.30/5pm
- This commitment is during term time (please note that additional volunteering in school holidays is beneficial to Youth Club delivery but not essential)
Experience
You do not need to have experience in catering, or to have volunteered before, as you will be well looked after by the team, but if you are interested in leading on this project then it would be beneficial to be able to demonstrate your knowledge/passion
Training
You will be given a full induction to Marys Youth Club.
This includes access to our training platform. The mandatory training for this role includes:
- Food hygiene and safety
- Safeguarding
- Health and Safety
- Equality and diversity
Essential for This Role
Safer Recruitment Checks:
- DBS is essential for this role (we will provide this)
- Completion of mandatory training modules as outlined above
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management skills
- Team Work
- Ability to get stuck in
- Commitment to/ interest in, the work that we do
In return
You’ll be sharing your time and skills and gaining accreditations and valuable CV boosting skills
We will also provide, references and/or a volunteer certificate
Reasonable travel expenses can be covered
Note that we do also have other volunteer roles, both in the office and working directly with young people, so if you aren’t able to commit to Friday evenings, or have interests other than cooking/volunteering in the kitchen, then get in touch to discuss
Application Process
All potential volunteers are asked to first attend a volunteer intro call
After this intro call, potential volunteers are invited to come to the youth club to meet the young people and the youth workers, this is a chance to see if volunteering with us is a good fit
If you are invited to progress with your application, you will be asked to complete a DBS, provide us with 2 references, and complete the mandatory training listed above.
PLEASE NOTE THAT UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP, THEREFORE YOU DO NEED TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
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