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Food Projects - Bank Canteen Session Worker

Be Enriched
South London

Posted: 6 Feb 2026

Deadline: 21 Mar 2026

Compensation: £14.80 per hour

Paid Flexible hours

Job description

About Us 

Be Enriched is a South London community charity dedicated to enriching communities through food. We deliver various projects aimed at reducing food waste and social isolation such as community meals and mobile supermarkets.  We bring people together to share a meal and create access to food for communities with our one of kind Food Bus and Food Float. 

Role Overview 

We are seeking motivated and reliable people to support our Community Canteens. This role is crucial for the smooth delivery of our community meals. Ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting or working in the community, food and enjoy cooking. This is a flexible role so you should have a schedule enabling you to step in when we need some extra hands-on deck.  These shifts would suit someone retired with a flexible schedule or someone looking to supplement their current work commitments.  Availablity of shifts is not guaranteed.  Shifts may become open with notice and some shifts may pop up with little notice if due to illness or last minute changes.

Area We Need Support 

• Lead at community canteen to develop menu and execute meal preparation prep with the assistance of volunteers and corporate groups to guests.  
• Supporting canteen leaders to deliver a community canteen and providing good customer service. 
• Ensure volunteers are provided with engaging and welcoming experience.  

What You Bring 

• Enthusiasm or experience in community outreach, kitchen experience or charity. 
• Excellent organisational skills. 
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Love of food and cooking. 
• Compassionate and committed to serving the community. 
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and schedules. 
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Food safety certification.

Benefits 

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community. 
• Gain experience in charity and food security sector. 
• Choose own shifts to accommodate other commitments. 

Application information

Please email karen@be-enriched.org to learn more or apply.

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