Peony cook

Peony cook

Aims of the role

The role of the Peony cook is to cook a delicious meal for the women attending our Peony space. It is also to make sure that the space is a warm, friendly, and safe space for the women that access Peony.

Peony Volunteers will ensure they flag up safeguarding concerns to staff, and be a supportive listening ear to the women accessing the project. Peony volunteers are not expected to provide casework to the women.

Availability

• Must be available to attend a volunteer induction on September 2nd 2022 09:30 - 13:00.
• Shifts: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 - 13:30.
• Available to commit at least one weekday per month, but preferably two for at least one year.
• Willing to attend training, support and feedback sessions and be in regular contact.
• Able to travel to and from St Paul's, Bristol.

Attributes

• Peony is a woman-only space so this volunteering role is open to women only.
• Ability to keep personal boundaries when working with vulnerable women.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Empathy.
• Non-judgmental.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation or when there is a conflict.
• Ability to take instruction and direction.
• Reliable.
• Punctual.
• Good initiative.
• Team working skills.
• Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of One25

Tasks will involve

• Setting up and cleaning down the kitchen
• Cooking a tasty and nutritious meal for all of the women accessing Peony
• Having client-led conversations with women accessing the project.
• Creating a homely, relaxed atmosphere.
• Supporting women to prepare food and drinks in the project.
• Take direction and instructions from project staff.
• Communicating clearly to project staff around any safeguarding concerns you have about women accessing the project, and sharing other relevant information at the end of each shift.
• Being clear and firm with women around boundaries and project rules.