Part-time Cook for All Souls Serve The City

All Souls Serve the City All Souls Serve The City (ASSTC) is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), based at All Souls Church bringing together a breadth of ministries serving those who are vulnerable. Our vision is to see all in London flourish in body and soul. We do this by offering the message & ministry of Jesus, focusing particularly on those who are isolated, overlooked and exploited due to their stage of life or their circumstances. Our ministries reach out from the All Souls parish, to Westminster and beyond. Each ministry is rooted in our values of love, honour and service. Loving the city and all who are in it, we love because He first loved us. Honouring and respecting all others as God's image bearers, we seek to honour others above ourselves. We serve as Christ served us, joyfully and sacrificially. Demonstrating our love for one another and for the city, we seek to bring gospel hope and biblical truth to those who find themselves homeless, women who are involved in the sex industry including those who are trafficked, seniors, school children, and carers and their little ones. Each ministry is rooted and connected into the life of All Souls church, at Langham Place. Find out more about ASSTC: asstc.org.uk.Senior CareSenior Care is our ministry to seniors, most of whom live locally. Loneliness among Seniors is a growing concern, and at ASSTC, we address this head-on. One of our key programmes is the weekly lunch club, which provides a welcoming environment for seniors to come together, hear a Bible talk, share a home-made, healthy, three-course meal, and engage in meaningful, and sometimes gospel-centred, conversations. These gatherings are more than just about food, though; they are about fostering a sense of community and belonging. For many seniors, the lunch club is a highlight of their week, offering them a chance to eat a freshly made meal, reconnect with others, learn about God's great love for them, and feel valued and supported. In addition to the lunch club, our befriending program is another crucial aspect of Senior Care. We visit seniors in their homes, offering companionship and practical support, such as help with shopping and prescriptions. Our volunteers offer a listening ear, share stories, and often become trusted friends. Inspired by the life of Jesus, we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ, bringing hope and light into the lives of those who are often overlooked. Find out more about Senior Care: asstc.org.uk/senior-care. Role OutlineJob Title: Part-time Cook for All Souls Serve the City (Senior Care)Contract: 12 month fixed term contract (10th Sept 2024 to 31st Aug 2025)(8 week probationary period)Salary: £15.68/ hour (plus pension and NI)Location: 141 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QGWorking Hours: 10 hours per week (4 hours on Tuesdays, 9am - 1pm; 6 hours on Wednesdays, 9am - 3pm during term times; hours may shift a little bit out of term times)Reports to: Senior Care ManagerRole and ResponsibilitiesReceive food orders for the Wednesday lunch club and store them as appropriate Responsible for prepping the food on a Tuesday Able to adapt menus to suit individual allergies and needsAble to cook a range of dishes from scratch, including mains, soups and puddings/cakesAble to assess the volume of food needed and prepare meals accordingly Assist with serving the meals to Seniors on a WednesdayResponsible for maintaining all kitchen hygiene and filling in all necessary documentation, required by law, including recording fridge and freezer temperatures, or that in the pantryMaintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the storage pantryManage the food storage in the kitchen and the pantry supplies, including keeping up to date with food expiration dates and disposing of it accordingly Responsible for listing items needed for ordering in line with the lunch club's needsEngaging with Seniors during the Wednesday lunch club, building relationships and pointing them to JesusBeing part of the ASSTC team, which involves engaging in the Tuesday team meetings, participating in the Bible study and occasionally leading the Bible studyPersonal qualitiesA Christian committed to the evangelical stance and mission of ASSTC and All Souls ChurchHaving a servant heart and seeking to live a life of Christian integrity Self confident, self motivated, and resourcefulPersonable, able to engage well with people, especially SeniorsAble to problem solve and think on one's feetBe trained and certified in the relevant hygiene training (or willing to do so)Have demonstrated experience in cooking for this specific age group (60+)Have demonstrated experience cooking in an industrial kitchenA flexible team player, eager to grow, learn, and improve one's skills Other dutiesAdhere to data protection regulations and code of conduct when handling sensitive data or informationAgree to undergo the safer recruitment training at All Souls Serve the City, including safeguarding training and an enhanced DBS checkAgree to adhere to the rules and regulations regarding the use of the kitchen Understand the role and position such that one doesn't agree to take on tasks or responsibilities outside of this role unless confirmed with the Senior Care ManagerOther duties as assigned within the scope of this role as a Cook for the Senior Care ministryApplication Closing date: 2nd September 2024 (rolling basis recruitment is applied)Interviews: From 4th September 2024All Souls Serve The City is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK. There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.Please apply only if you have the right to work in the UK as we can't sponsor a work visa.ContactPlease email [email protected] if you have any queries!