Soul Kitchen Night Manager
About this opportunity
You are someone who wants to make an incredible contribution to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in our community.
Why 300 Blankets 300 Blankets is a not for profit, volunteer-run charity, dedicated to supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Victoria through three service Programs: Outreach, Soul Kitchen and Iceolation. By reaching out to people who are disenfranchised and socially isolated, we strive to break down barriers and enrich a community where all people are accepted and respected through love, compassion, and dignity.
What you’ll do As the Night Leader you will be required to:
Prior to the Sunday: • Liaise with the Volunteer Manager in the week prior to the night to confirm Volunteer numbers and determine who will be the available Kitchen Leader for the evening. • Liaise with the Kitchen Leader to determine the menu for the evening as well as ingredients required for purchase. • Liaise with the Volunteer Manager to confirm who will collect donated items for the evening including food stuffs and material aid.
On the Sunday: • Coordinate collection of all items from the designated storage facility and their transport to the venue. • Conduct a Volunteer briefing at the start of the night to address any issues from the previous week as well as introducing new volunteers. • Take a roll of attendees and induct new volunteers to the site. • Coordinate and manage all Volunteers throughout the night; liaise with the Kitchen Leader throughout the evening. • Monitor wellbeing of volunteer and guests throughout the evening. • Open the doors to the venue for guests at the designated time. • Attend to any near misses or incidents as well as taking the lead in any dispute resolution. • Manage and oversee the pack-up and cleaning of the facility. • Conduct a de-briefing session at the end of the night. • Coordinate transport of all materials and items back to storage. • Communicate any issues and information to the Program Manager.
Commitment: • Management of at least 12 nights across a 12-month period. • 5 hours per Sunday night managed.
We can offer you • An organisation focused on volunteer wellbeing; • An engaging and social team culture; • Mandatory training including: o First Aid Training Level - HLTAID003. o Working with Children Check. o Mental Health First Aid. o Food Handling Training.
Why you’re right for 300: You’re someone who: • Has exceptional people management skills. • Is an excellent and confident verbal communicator. • Is a confident leader. • Is OHS conscious and/or trained. • Able to adhere to, implement (and adapt) established procedures. • An unwavering belief and conviction in serving others and doing so in a compassionate and empathetic manner; a passionate humanitarian.
Sounds like you? • Email your application to [email protected]
Management of at least 12 nights across a 12-month period. 5 hours per Sunday night managed.
Type of work- Food Preparation & Service