We have an exciting new role becoming available at the Zero Waste Hub as we relaunch our Zero Waste Cafe. The role involves working alongside the Cafe Coordinator to create, prepare and present a changing weekly menu of tasty and affordable food recovered from our Food Sharing Project. Using food that would otherwise end up as food waste helps us get closer to a true circular economy and a world without waste.
The SHRUB Co-op aims to reduce waste by providing a platform for people to engage with sustainability. It is student-led, but anybody can get involved. We run a Swapshop, where people can swap their ‘waste’ things for items swapped in by others, a Freeshop (for members of the co-operative), a beginners Bicycle repair and maintenance workshop, upcycling and upskilling workshops, Social Justice Movie Nights, and host a food-sharing group who tackle food waste.
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2-5 hours a week
Experience required: Essential: An interest in food preparation and sustainability.
Desirable: Food hygiene training (training available), previous cafe experience.
Travel details: The Zero Waste Hub at 22 Bread St, Edinburgh
The number 2 bus stops on Bread street opposite the hub. The buses 10,11,15,16,24,35,36 and 47 all stop at the Fountain Bridge Stop that is just around the corner on Lothian Road.
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Presenting receipts of travel costs which will then be reimbursed in cash.
Training details: This is a new role so the first cohort of volunteers will have a hand in shaping some of it. Food hygiene training will be provided in person and potentially online.
There will be an induction period during which volunteers will have more supervision/support from a staff member but will be encouraged to take more initiative as thier confidence grows.
Support:
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet