Kitchen Volunteers

As a Kitchen Volunteer, you will play an important role in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for our community. Working alongside a friendly team of volunteers, you'll help transform rescued and donated food into delicious plant-based meals that are distributed free of charge through our community programs and community fridges. 
Every meal prepared helps to reduce food waste while ensuring more 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with preparing fresh ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting and chopping fruit and vegetables. 

• Support meal preparation and cooking under the guidance of a qualified chef and experienced kitchen volunteers. 

• Package freshly prepared meals for distribution to our community fridges and outreach programs. 

• Help maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen throughout each shift. 

• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment. 

• Assist with cleaning and packing down the kitchen at the end of the shift. 

• Always follow safe food handling and hygiene practices. 

• Work collaboratively and respectfully with other volunteers. 

What We're Looking For 

We're looking for volunteers who are: 

• Friendly, reliable and willing to work as part of a team. 

• Passionate about supporting the community and reducing food waste. 

• Willing to follow food safety procedures and kitchen instructions. 

• Respectful, inclusive and committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone. 

• Able to undertake light kitchen duties, including standing for periods of time and lifting light to moderate items where required. 

Requirements 

• An understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and values of Project Fresh Start. 

• A current National Police Check. 

• A current Working with Children Check. 

• Agreement to comply with the Project Fresh Start Code of Conduct. 

• Completion of our free online Safe Food Handling course (approximately 10–15 minutes) before commencing. 

Why Volunteer With Us? 

By joining Project Fresh Start, you will: 

• Make a tangible difference to people experiencing food insecurity. 

• Help reduce food waste and support environmental sustainability. 

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive volunteer community. 

• Learn practical kitchen and food preparation skills. 

• Contribute to a kinder, healthier and more compassionate community. 

Applications: Apply via our website here https://projectfreshstart.org.au/volunteering. You can see shift times available on the Project Fresh Start website. We operate after hours on weeknights and Saturday mornings twice a month. 

Questions? Do you have questions, or need assistance with obtaining a police check or Working with Children check? Contact us at enquiry.freshstart@gmail.com