Volunteer - Lunch Club Cook (Brighton)
Description
- Are you a confident cook who enjoys planning and preparing nutritious meals for others?
The Salvation Army in Brighton is seeking a Volunteer Lunch Club Cook to plan and deliver a weekly hot meal for its community lunch club.
In this role, you will work within an agreed budget, liaising with the Corps Leader to plan a healthy and balanced menu for approximately 10–20 people each week. Responsibilities include producing a shopping list, preparing, cooking and serving the meal, and ensuring washing up and kitchen areas are left clean and compliant with food safety and hygiene regulations. You will also be responsible for accurately completing relevant health and safety records.
Location: Brighton Salvation Army Corps
Time Commitment: Tuesday mornings / early afternoons
The impact you'll have
The lunch club provides more than a meal, it offers connection, routine and community. By delivering nutritious, well-prepared food in a welcoming setting, you will contribute to the wellbeing and social inclusion of local residents through the work of The Salvation Army in Brighton
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Hold Food Hygiene Level 2 certification (or are willing to complete one)
- Can plan and deliver healthy, nutritious meals within a set budget
- Understand dietary requirements and allergies
- Have good catering and food handling skills
- Can work effectively to timescales
- Are able to complete health and safety records accurately
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and team working skills
- Are reliable and organised
Volunteer induction and all relevant training will be provided.
Location
1-6, 1-6 Park Crescent Terr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN2 3HD
When
Schedule
Flexible times
Commitment
Ongoing
You will need
Criminal record check required
Getting here
1-6, 1-6 Park Crescent Terr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN2 3HD
THE SALVATION ARMY
Health, disability and social care
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and charity working across the UK and Ireland to support people and communities in need. Our work is rooted in faith and driven by a commitment to love, serve, and stand alongside people in practical and meaningful ways.
We support individuals and communities through a wide range of services including homelessness, addiction, unemployment, modern slavery, debt, and isolation.
Volunteers play a vital role in bringing this work to life. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds to get involved, contribute their time and skills, and help make a positive difference in local communities.
Come and be part of something that makes a real difference, in your community and in the lives of others.