Winter Night Shelter Volunteer Role: Cook

A hot meal at the end of the day is one of the things our guests look forward to most, and you’ll be the person who makes it happen. 

As a Cook, you’ll work with an Assistant Cook to prepare and serve a two-course evening meal for up to 22 people including guests, volunteers, and staff.

What you’ll do

  • Plan meals and shop for ingredients.
  • Prepare and cook the evening meal with a vegetarian option and taking into account allergies.
  • You can prepare some or all of the meal at home.
  • Supervise the Assistant Cook and other volunteers.
  • Liaise with the Shift Leader about timings.
  • Clean the kitchen after meals, store or dispose of leftovers properly.
  • Keep records such as food temperatures and storage checks, and complete the daily food log.

Training and support


  • You'll need Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety. It is an online course that takes a couple of hours. 
  • Food allergen training (online)
  • General night shelter training 
  • All training is free


Interested?

New volunteers: Complete the application form

Returning volunteers: update your details and role choices in CERVIS. Instructions here. 

Share this page