{ "id": 5072, "date": "2022-01-26T18:35:33", "date_gmt": "2022-01-26T18:35:33", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/selfm-aid.ch\/?page_id=5072" }, "modified": "2026-10-15T09:55:29", "modified_gmt": "2026-10-15T09:55:29", "slug": "department_facilitator_food", "status": "publish", "type": "page", "link": "https:\/\/selfm-aid.ch\/de\/mitmachen\/freiwillig-mitarbeiten\/department_facilitator_food\/", "title": { "rendered": "volunteer position - facilitator food department new" }, "content": { "rendered": "
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Location: SKILLS FACTORY, Samos, GR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Volunteer Position (minimum commitment of 2-3 months)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start: ongoing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Kitchen-Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Overview:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the SKILLS FACTORY kitchen in Samos, professionals from around the world collaborate to create healthy, nutritious meals using local ingredients, while also cultivating and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The team is dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative solutions and providing training in cooking and food processing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a kitchen volunteer, you will work alongside the kitchen coordinator and community volunteers to manage daily operations, plan menus, prepare meals, and oversee the training and development of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As department facilitator you will be responsible for:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Overseeing the kitchen and the garden departments and the team of 5-10 community volunteer alongside the kitchen coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Support in planning and preparing daily meals for 30-40 people and for special events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizing food processing, meal distribution, and ensuring hygiene and food safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Managing inventory, purchasing ingredients, and maintaining the department\u2019s budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizing planting and harvest days for the garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recruiting and onboarding new team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tracking expenses and performing basic bookkeeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Leading weekly team meetings for feedback, planning, and vision discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Overseeing the 3-level certification program (beginner, intermediate, and leadership levels).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Encouraging the team to work independently and supporting them with challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Maintaining tools, machines and raw materials, ensuring everything is aligned with the department\u2019s budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collaborating with the media department to promote the kitchen\u2019s initiatives, events, and achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    General Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Driving<\/strong>: Conduct shopping trips for necessary supplies or transport volunteers for registrations and other errands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Participate in daily team meetings, relevant discussions and weekly selfcare-meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Provide administrative support if necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Offer assistance across various departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Contribute ideas for improvement and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Professional education and or relevant professional experience as a chef.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Highly motivated, organized, creative, with a problem-solving mindset and a strong team spirit. Open to learning with and from colleagues worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mentally resilient, capable of handling confronting situations and maintaining healthy boundaries (minimum age 23).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Valid driver\u2019s license and comfort with driving is a plus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Alignment with our values, philosophy, and vision. Open-minded with cultural sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Minimum commitment of 2 months, preferably longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        What we offer:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Collaboration within a diverse, dynamic team of craftspeople worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Opportunity to shape the foundation and growth of a vital department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Integration into a collaborative, values-driven environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A culture of mutual respect and empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Comprehensive orientation and support during your stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Free accommodation and lunch on workdays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Weekly self-care meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • References upon completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Interested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Apply now: volunteer@selfm-aid.ch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          We are looking forward meeting you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          \u00abBecause craftsmanship builds bridges between people, languages and cultures.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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