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Kitchen Assistant

  • VO38780

Description

We are looking for a enthusiastic person to join our team here at St. Ninian's where we work with and support the families in the community. Your role is to assist in setting up an attractive lunch following our Healthy Eating Plan. This is a simple lunch and consists of homemade soup, sandwiches, drinks and fruit. We also take into account the various ages of the children attending, this includes the needs of babies at different stages. We also take into account any allergies and other dietary requirements.

During lunch we also offer taster sessions and encourage the families to enjoy this opportunity. After lunch you will be doing the washing up and cleaning the kitchen for the next day with the help of another volunteer.

Organisation aims and objectives

We aim to support parents and their children under 5 years. In Mid Craigie many parents are unemployed resulting in low self esteem and self confidence. Juvenile crime is high. The local school, including the nursery department, has the highest exclusion rate in Dundee. We will provide activities for both children and parents designed to improve social wellbeing.

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A weekly commitment is preferred to give continuity to build up relationships with the team and families.

Frequency and commitment details

A weekly commitment is preferred to give continuity to build up relationships with the team and families.

Restrictions

Age restriction is in place as we are working with vulnerable families and deal at times with difficult behaviour which would be difficult for a younger person to deal with.
Experience required: An interest in working around young children and their parents. An interest in food for young children would be valued.
Travel details: St. Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group St.Ninian's Church Kingsway East Dundee DD4 7RW.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Bus fares will be reimbursed on production of a ticket.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: After being in touch with the contact person, a visit will be arranged. This is a time for you to meet staff and other volunteers have a look around and ask any questions.
Training details: Volunteers are assigned to an established worker, shown the building as part of their introduction and resource areas. As part of the team they will be included in meetings and meal ideas are discussed.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet,
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