WE ARE LOOKING FOR KITCHEN VOLUNTEER IN ATHENS, GREECE
ABOUT OUR PROJECT:
Saffron Kitchen Project (SKP) supports displaced persons by creating opportunity and fostering community through food. We are a registered non-profit organisation that creates high quality, nutritious meals for vulnerable communities in Athens. Inspired by multiple cultures and traditions, we aim to do three things simultaneously: Nourish, Train, Employ.
Our first pillar – Nourish – entails providing people with warm, nutritious and inventive meals in a dignified and sustainable way. We partner with several organisations that support vulnerable people throughout Athens, distributing delicious meals whilst avoiding food waste as much as possible.
The second pillar – Train – offers free culinary education and vocational training in partnership with IEK Delta. In an effort to prepare our students for work in the hospitality industry, the programme comprises culinary skills as well as soft skills training such as teamwork, leadership and time management. Upon completion students will receive a recognised EOPEP certificate which will aid them in entering the job market.
Finally, the third pillar – Employ – demonstrates our commitment to tackling unemployment in Greece by not only employing but also generating job opportunities for people from the refugee community.
We are looking for passionate and committed volunteers to join us!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Chef with the preparation of meal ingredients (which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat)
Sweep and mop the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen
Assist with the unloading of delivered food supplies
Promptly transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Chef’s instructions
Distribute meals in ANKAA center and to other organisations
General admin
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age: 18
Minimum time commitment: 4 weeks
Previous experience working with vulnerable communities
Interest in food, food preparation and distribution
Knowledge of written and spoken English
Strong teamwork skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience kitchen work and/or food distribution, preferably in humanitarian settings
Fluency in Greek and other context relevant languages (e.g. Arabic/French/Kurdish/Farsi) are an advantage
Saffron Kitchen Project particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.
We also welcome applications from currently under represented groups such as ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ candidates
WHAT WE OFFER
Letter of Recommendation at the end of your volunteering time upon evaluation
Ongoing support and skills development throughout the volunteering experience
A dynamic and multicultural environment
Simply apply through our website https://www.saffronkitchenproject.org/getinvolved or email applications (cover letter and resume) to [email protected]
Please insert as the subject of your email: “Application: Kitchen Volunteer SKP”.
