Kitchen Assistant Day Centre

Enfield, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

Volunteering Opportunity 

Kitchen Assistant – Day Care Centre 

What You’ll Do

Work alongside the chef to help prepare and serve food for older people attending the centre. You’ll assist with food prep, keeping the kitchen clean, and ensuring mealtimes run smoothly.

You will:

·        Prepare ingredients (e.g. peel and chop vegetables)

·        Help make tea and coffee trays

·        Wash dishes and maintain hygiene standards

·        Keep kitchen surfaces and equipment clean

·        Organise supplies and groceries

·        Interact respectfully with clients when appropriate

Skills You’ll Use or Develop

·        Willingness to learn food prep tasks

·        Understanding of food hygiene (training provided)

·        Organised and detail-oriented

·        Good communication and teamwork

·        Reliable and committed

·        Suitable for those with or without catering experience

Time Commitment

2–4 hours between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
(Weekdays)

Location: The Mabel Churn Centre, 55b Sunny Road, Enfield, EN3 5EF

Reports to: Day Centre Manager

Ready to Apply?

Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.

If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)

Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Organisation
Age UK Enfield View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.

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Posted on: 17 June 2026
Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 19:07
Tags: Social Care / Development, Food / Nutrition, Health / Medical, Social / Support Work

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