Volunteer at the house

Community Lunch

Community Lunch is a twice-monthly vegetarian meal that brings people together to share food and connection. It runs as part of our Cook and Cater class, where participants learn practical cooking and catering skills. On Community Lunch days, the class prepares the meal with support from volunteers to create a welcoming, inclusive experience for everyone. Lunch is served at 12:00 PM, with volunteer shifts from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 

When: Second and Fourth Thursday of each month 9:30AM – 2:30PM starting 26th February 2026 

Sous Chef: The Volunteer Sous Chef is the Facilitator’s right hand in the kitchen. You’ll help translate the menu into clear prep tasks for students, uphold food safety and kitchen standards, coordinate timing, and ensure dishes are ready for a 12 PM service. You’ll also collaborate with the front‑of‑house team to keep service smooth and the space clean and orderly. 

Community Lunch Assistant: Community Lunch Assistants help create a warm, well‑organised experience for guests. The role blends light food prep, space setup, front‑of‑house service, cleanliness, and pack‑down. You’ll be part of a four‑person team that keeps the dining area inviting, communicates kindly with guests, supports inclusive access, and works with the kitchen to deliver the meal smoothly.