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WHEN

Saturday 7:00 am - 10:00 am, one Saturday every 4-6 weeks

WHERE

The Saturday Lunch Program is served at three sites. Cooks may work at any or all of the three sites:

• St. James’ Episcopal Church Meal Site, 833 W Wisconsin Ave
• Christian Faith Fellowship East Meal Site, 724 S. Layton Blvd.
• Our Next Generation Neighborhood Center Meal Site, 3421 W. Lisbon Ave

SUPERVISOR

Becky Long, Program and Volunteer Manager

WHAT TO EXPECT

Cook teams are the first to arrive at the Saturday meal sites, and are responsible for preparing and cooking the entire meal and cleaning up the prep area and equipment used. Cook team members follow recipes and use ingredients provided by The Gathering. All food safety guidelines must be maintained. Cooks stay onsite until Gathering Coordinators arrive, around 9:30 am.

HOW TO Apply

Potential cooks are required to have volunteered with The Gathering at least once before applying. After volunteering, potential cooks fill out an application, come to an interview, and provide references. Once accepted, they begin a training process. Contact Becky Long at beckylong@thegatheringwis.org for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do NOT wear open-toed shoes, sandals, short shorts or midriff tops. DO wear comfortable, casual clothing that may get dirty, including a cap or hair net if you have one. Paper caps are available at all sites.

PURPOSE OF VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT

Prepare Saturday lunch for 100-250 Gathering guests while following food safety guidelines and recipes provided by The Gathering. Cook teams typically consist of 2-6 individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Cook team members should have some cooking experience. Cooking opportunities work best for larger groups. Major kitchen experience and previous food safety training is not required, as on the job training is provided. Cooks should be comfortable working with diverse team members, and have the ability to follow written instructions and food safety guidelines. A positive attitude, desire to help where needed and flexibility also important.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT

A minimum commitment of one year following training is required.

BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER

Cook team members experience teamwork and build their culinary skills. Cooks will accomplish major meal prep and find fulfillment by participating directly in alleviating hunger.