Zion Green
Food Bank Volunteer
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About
Dedicated and compassionate individual with experience in community service through volunteering at a food bank and providing childcare as a babysitter. Passionate about culinary arts, with a strong interest in one day having my own food business. Demonstrates strong teamwork, basic accounting, and effective communication skills, committed to supporting families and individuals in need.
Proficient at creating a safe and nurturing environment for children while efficiently assisting with food distribution Eager to leverage these skills in a new opportunity that emphasises service, community engagement, and culinary interests.
Experience
Food Bank Volunteer - FOOD BANK - Lewisham
(2022-09 - 2022-12)
- Organised weekly meal planning sessions, focusing on nutritional balance and dietary needs of beneficiaries.
- Kept storage spaces tidy, organised and hygienic by conducting regular organisation and deep cleaning.
- Made guests feel comfortable and welcomed by greeting in warm and friendly manner.
- Maintained meticulous records of food stock levels, donations received, and assistance provided, supporting transparent operations.
- Examined food supplies to identify freshness, quality and expiry dates, avoiding spoilage.
- Enforced food hygiene standards for staff to comply with handling, preparing and disposing of food.
- Recorded quantity of food donated to food bank to maintain accurate information and data.
- Developed strong relationships with service users, offering empathetic support and signposting additional resources.
- Managed stock counting, ordering and replenishing by ringing local shops and volunteers.
Education
NVQ LEVEL 1 - MATHS - Southwark inclusive learning service, Longson (2019-09 - 2024-06)