Kitchen Volunteer - Parish Lunch Club

To assist the lead volunteer with cooking, serving and clearing of a two course meal to the Parish Lunch Club Members, who may include vulnerable adults.

Core Tasks

• To set up the hall for lunch including tables, chairs, cloths, cutlery, glasses, etc. 

• To provide a warm welcome, take payments and register new members.

• To help prepare, cook and serve food from the kitchen providing table service. 

• To clear, wash and return dishes to cupboards. 

• To clear down and clean tables and chairs at the end of the meal. 

• To remove rubbish from the hall/kitchen to the Cathedral House bins ensuring that recycling and general rubbish are disposed of appropriately. 

• To report any defects to the Head Verger.

About Portsmouth Cathedral:

Christian values are at the heart of all we do here at Portsmouth Cathedral however we are a team of staff and volunteers from all walks of life.  We are proud of our inclusive and diverse Cathedral, and we strive to support and uplift community through diocese-wide services and many exciting, varied events. We believe that here at Portsmouth Cathedral there is a role for all, and we hope you will come a join us!

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

• A keen interest in helping and supporting socially.

• Interested in providing healthy cooked meals at minimal cost.

• Well presented, with a friendly and approachable personality, a sense of humour and can-do attitude.

• A person who can work well in a team and follow instructions.

• Whilst being a practising Christian is not a requirement, volunteers should be sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.