Cook and Meal Server for Transitional Living Home Residents
Initiative:
Beyond the Basics
Impact area:
Basic needs (food, clothing, housing)
Location(s):
Hartford, CT
Hours:
Weekday or weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings
Desired level of commitment:
Once per week
Duration:
Year-round
Age requirement:
21+
Tasks may include:
- Preparing/cooking a meal for 35 people
- Serving a meal
- Cleaning up
In order to volunteer, you should be:
- A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven’t already)
- Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering
- Willing to submit a background check
- Willing to complete a Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19
- Willing to follow COVID-19 Volunteer Safety Protocol
- Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule
- Experienced as a cook or chef
- Reliable
- Patient
- Responsible
- QFO (Qualified Food Operator) certification a plus
- Spanish-speaking skills a plus
You should not volunteer if you are at risk or compromised. If you are immunocompromised, over 60, are showing symptoms of COVID-19, or live with or care for someone in any of those categories, you should avoid being in public – including for volunteer efforts. Please stay safe, stay home.
