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Sessional Cook
When We Need You
From 14/04/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
To prepare and cook nutritious food including main meals, accompaniments, soup, snacks and other items for consumption for the Centre. You will also assist in the preparation of food menus and to be able to cater for special dietary requests when they are made. Ideally candidates should hold a relevant qualification within cooking/hospitality/catering. Within this busy environment the individual will also be compliant with food safety legislation and to maintain an overall clean working area suitable for food preparation. Naturally you will work with other volunteers / staff members on a daily basis within the Centre. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: You should contact Hazel King at the Marie Trust either by phone or email and leave your postal address so an information and application pack can be posted out. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days please contact the Glasgow Volunteer Centre. Once you have submitted a completed application form you will be asked to attend an interview. How soon you can start volunteering will depend on how quickly you return application forms. It is estimated it may take 3-4 weeks.
Availability
Flexible
About The Marie Trust
To provide a day centre service (Mon-Fri) to homeless people offering a holistic and professional service which includes advice, support, advocacy, practical support, cafe, outreach & referral work to clients requiring specific help in any area of their lives which have become problematic.To support provision of an evening service for homeless people & people in need, offering free food, practical help, emotional and spiritual support.To enable people who are homeless to access social networks and seek assistance in a safe and welcoming environment. Empower & enable homeless people to become independent, self-determining & to move on from homelessness at the point where they feel able to do so. To re-establish people's confidence & self belief & enable them to realise their full potential.To ensure that staff, volunteers and students receive the support & training they require to enable them develop their skills & expertise.
Skills & Experience
Preferably the individual will hold a relevant qualification and experience working in a busy kitchen environment. The individual will know how to prepare and cook a variety of food to cater for our breakfast and lunch time slot. Also to have a non-judgemental attitude and to work well with other people. A wide variety of training will be provided, relevant to the post undertaken by the volunteer. Training will cover such issues as homelessness, health, managing difficult behaviours and literacy support. Induction will take place prior to commencing the post. We also offer mentoring as part of the service to the individual.
Travel Details
The Marie Trust is located in the city centre behind the Arches nightclub
Requirements
Application Form, Interview
Training and Induction Details
A wide variety of training will be provided, relevant to the post undertaken by the volunteer. Training will cover such issues as homelessness, health, managing difficult behaviours and literacy support.
Work Type
Catering
Client Group
Homeless / Housing
Expenses Detail
as required on production of ticket
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
This is a sessional opportunity and attendance with be on as required basis after induction. Shifts are about 5 hours.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
33-3580
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
32 Midland Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G1 4PR
Contact: Hazel King
Tel: 0141 221 0169
Email: HKing@themarietrust.org.uk
Website: http://themarietrust.org....
