Volunteer Kitchen Buddy

Role Description

Responsible to: Manchester MIND Cafe Manager

General

To develop supportive and relationships with clients who are undertaking placements within Manchester MIND Cafe and Good Mood Food in order for them to develop identified skills and knowledge in the preparation and service of food within the Cafe.

Specific duties:

To develop supportive relationships with people undertaking placements in Cafe

To provide support on planning, preparation and serving of meals within Cafe on a sessional basis

To meet with volunteer and Cafe Staff on a regular basis in order to set goals and check that identified skills are being developed

To take part in training to develop skills and role

To take part in supervision with Manchester MIND member of staff in order to discuss achievements, difficulties, training needs and safeguarding issues

To identify any safeguarding issues or concerns to Cafe Staff

To input into Cafe Meetings on the planning of meals and menu’s that might enhance people’s skills

To work within Manchester MIND policies and procedures

Reg. Charity No: 1102058