Role Overview
Our kitchen team volunteers play an essential role in preparing and serving food at our community drop-ins. Tasks include:
- Cooking and preparing nutritious meals for large groups.
- Following food safety procedures and completing kitchen monitoring paperwork.
- Serving snacks, tea, coffee, and soft drinks before the main meal.
- Keeping the kitchen clean and organised throughout the session.
- Cleaning up at the end of a session.
- Collaborating with the team to manage the kitchen rota.
- Adhering to policies on fair food distribution to ensure all community members are served with dignity and respect.
Our drop-ins provide up to 200 meals per session to community members facing hardship, isolation, and food insecurity. Sharing a delicious hot meal fosters a welcoming environment and encourages engagement in other group activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the kitchen for service at the start of the session.
- Assist in cooking and food preparation.
- Serve snacks and drinks before the main meal.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards using monitoring paperwork.
- Ensure a friendly, respectful approach to fellow volunteers and community members.
- Follow kitchen hygiene procedures, including opening and closing duties.
Skills and Qualities
- Cooks should have experience preparing large quantities of nutritious meals.
- Commitment to providing a welcoming and effective service.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate on a weekly rota.
- Willingness to complete accredited Level 2 Food Safety training (provided to all volunteers).
Time Commitment
- Volunteers can help weekly, fortnightly, or monthly based on availability.
- We offer flexible opportunities to involve as many volunteers as possible.
Volunteer Benefits
- Accredited food safety training to boost CVs and job applications.
- We are happy to provide references for employment.
- For asylum seekers, we can provide support letters recognising their hard work and commitment in supporting fellow community members.
- Become part of a friendly and dynamic community where both beneficiaries and local volunteers connect and support one another.
Volunteer Inductions
All new volunteers are invited to attend an induction session where they will learn about SASS, our mission, and key facts about the UK asylum system. The session also provides an overview of the different volunteer roles available, helping new volunteers find a role that best suits their skills and interests.
Volunteer Wellbeing & Feedback Sessions
To ensure volunteers feel supported and valued, we hold periodic wellbeing sessions where volunteers can discuss their experiences, provide feedback, and explore new opportunities within SASS. These sessions help us improve our work while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Contact Diana:
Email: diana.amaya.sass@gmail.com – Mobile/Whatsapp: 07707 850900
SASS Community Drop-ins
Fridays: 4pm – 7pm – St James Parish Hall, Walters Road, Swansea. SA1 4QA Google Maps
Saturdays: 12pm – 3pm – York Place Baptist Church, 1 York St, Swansea. SA1 3LZ Google Maps
SASS Links
About SASS: www.sass.wales/about-sass/
SASS News: www.sass.wales/news/
SASS Directory: www.sass.wales/sass-directory/