Community cook

For Stonepillow

Make a real difference, one meal at a time.

We are looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help prepare meals for people using our services.

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, your time in the kitchen will have a direct and positive impact to our clients who rely on us for support.

What you will be doing:

Preparing and cooking simple and nutritious meals for our clients
Ensuring food is served safely and on time
Keeping the kitchen clean and organised
Carrying out a thorough clean-down after service

What you will gain:

The chance to make an immediate, meaningful difference in people’s lives
Hands on experience in a working kitchen environment
Freedom to plan and prepare meals creatively
Valuable interaction with clients and frontline services
Full training, support and guidance throughout your time with us

If you enjoy cooking and want to use your skills to help others in a practical, rewarding way, we would love to hear from you!

Skills

Basic cooking skills (nothing fancy required!)
Someone comfortable working independently in a small kitchen
An awareness of food hygiene (training provided)
Experience cooking in groups is helpful, but not essential

About Stonepillow

Stonepillow provide vital support for homeless and vulnerable people in West Sussex.

Founded in 1989, we are a charity that provides a lifeline for homeless people in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. We work with over 130 people every single day, empowering them to rebuild their lives and find independent accommodation they can call home.

We provide a range of services including day centres, hostels, a recovery service, and supported housing. We also have two charity shops which give people the opportunity to learn new skills and access education, training and employment. We are here for people who are sleeping rough or homeless and want to turn their lives around. The support we offer is tailored to the individual’s needs.

Interests

Civic Responsibility and Communities
Homeless and Housing

Activities

Cooking and Catering

Details

No - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
low earners/ in receipt of benefits & following expenses proceedure
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
No - Is it fully accessible
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Over18ys
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Afternoon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

We are flexible around your availability. Ideally you can offer at least one day a week. Shifts typically involve a couple of hours for cooking, plus time to setting up and cleaning down. Breakfast - Start at 9am Lunch - Start at 12pm