We are looking to recruit and train new kitchen volunteers to join our friendly team.
Together, we provide sandwiches, snacks, hot meals, and the occasional sweet treat for local families in our community.
We are looking for volunteers to help with:
- Making sandwiches
- Preparing children's snack plates
- Cooking and serving hot meals
- Washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy
- Date checking food items
- Basic food preparation
Whether you can offer a few hours each week or a full day, your time and skills could make a real difference to local families.
We can provide:
- Full training and ongoing support
- Food hygiene certification
- A friendly and welcoming environment
Skills
- A passion for cooking or preparing food
- A friendly and positive attitude
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic food preparation skills (helpful but not essential)
- Willingness to learn and follow food hygiene procedures
- Ability to work independently when needed
- Good organisational skills
- No previous experience is required – full training and support provided
Details
- Accessibility
The building is on one level. There is our office which serves as calm space - Age restrictions
14 plus - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Travel - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Full training provided, food training certificate paid for and experienced member of staff in the kitchen at all times - Training provided
Yes, fire safety and pack of our policies are provided on the first day of volunteering - Volunteer induction
Full training provided, food training certificate paid for - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 08/06/2026
End Date: 06/07/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
Owl Tree Children's Café (The Community Nest)
Former Coxlodge Methodist Church
Kenton Road/John Street, Coxlodge
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3
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