Culinary Support Team
Responsibility Description
Approximate Time Commitment: Varies
Purpose
This position allows a busy volunteer, who may not be able to commit to teach a 6 week class series, to be actively involved in helping Operation Frontline meet its mission of providing nutritious cooking information skills to individuals who are at risk of hunger. The volunteer will be part of a team of culinary professionals that will be made available to the Operation Frontline Coordinator to answer the culinary questions related to Operation Frontline classes and New Hampshire Food Bank products.
Description
Volunteer chefs will use their culinary skills, expertise, and creativity and be available to offer tips and ideas on how to confront a particular ingredient, cooking technique, or other culinary questions. The knowledge base of the chef professional will allow for a quicker response to the question, than what could be provided by the OFL coordinator who may have limited experience. Chefs will be presented with specific questions or concerns through their preferred communication method. Chefs will be expected to provide answers in a timely manner so that information can be utilized in ongoing classes. Some example topics of questions include: substitutions for high cost, or unavailable ingredients, alternate applications for uncommon ingredients acquired at the Food Bank, or recipe ideas for individuals with dietary restrictions.
Requirements
Demonstrated commitment to OFL/SOS
Ability and willingness to respond promptly to coordinators’ questions
Professional culinary training and background
Must check email or voicemail messages at least once a week
Must respond to messages within 1-2 days to ensure questions from participants are answered promptly and material is still relevant
Time Commitment
Varies depending on research needed or complexity of question or task
Contact
Kate Pacelli (OFLVISTA@nhfoodbank.org)
Both Becca and Kate can also be contacted at 669-9725