Assistant Community Food Worker

£17,154 per annum (for a 26-hour week) plus pension
Edinburgh based 

Are you passionate about helping people to increase their skills around food and nutrition?

If so, this new role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

This new role will contribute to the delivery our new Extended Table project, funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The project is a partnership with 5 other organisations across the UK. All delivery partners will bring people together, tackle isolation and boost confidence through inclusive food projects – from growing food and cooking, to sharing healthy meals.

You will assist the Community Food Worker to organise and run community meals and cooking skills sessions, preparing the food alongside our with volunteers and trainees. You will also support volunteers and trainees to develop their skills and confidence. This is an exciting opportunity within Food Education, and you will be involved with growing our service as well as our reach beyond Edinburgh

About You 

You will have some experience with assisting with group activities, ideally food and cooking related. You will enjoy cooking and be passionate about helping others to get involved. You will be outgoing and good at developing relationships with people. You will be a reliable and an effective team player with a 'can-do' attitude. 

How we’ll support you

You’ll be part of a small team with an experienced and supportive manager. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services. 

Application Notes

Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 8^th December 2025
Interviews will be held during the week of 15^th December 2025
CVs will not be accepted.