The Eric Liddell Community is looking for volunteer Kitchen Assistants to join the team.
Location: 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm (Flexible days available)
About the Role
Are you passionate about food and making a difference in your local community? The Eric Liddell Community is looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Kitchen Assistants to join our fabulous Kitchen team. You will play a vital role in supporting our full-time Chef to provide wholesome, nutritious meals that bring people together and combat social isolation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting Day Care: Assist our Chef with meal preparation for our sector leading Dementia Day Care service, helping to provide a high-quality, two-course lunch for our clients.
- Cafe Support: Help prepare simple, healthy lunch orders (such as soups and sandwiches) for our community café.
- Community Events: Provide essential kitchen support for our range of community events, including lunchtime concerts and fundraisers.
- General Assistance: Help maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment through basic food prep and cleaning duties.
Who We Are Looking For
- A friendly, compassionate individual who enjoys working as part of a team.
- Reliable and punctual, with an interest in hospitality or community work.
- Advantageous but not essential: Home baking skills and a valid Food Hygiene Certificate
- Note: As you will be working within a care environment, a PVG Check will be required (which we will arrange).
Why Volunteer With Us?
- Gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen led by a trained Chef.
- Join a team dedicated to Eric Liddell’s legacy of care, compassion, and community.
- Make a tangible impact on the lives of people living with dementia and their carers in Edinburgh.
- We provide training and ongoing support.
Training & Support
Volunteers will receive a comprehensive induction, including Food Hygiene, First Aid, Fire Safety and Evacuation protocols. Ongoing support and task-specific training will also be provided.
Time Commitment & Flexibility
Our core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular schedule; coverage during the lunchtime period (11am – 2pm) is particularly valuable. Occasional flexibility to provide cover for staff sickness or leave is highly appreciated but not required.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please contact Rhona Hunter, Volunteer Coordinator, at hunterr@ericliddell.org. Please include a brief summary of your background and your preferred availability.
