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Support the FareStart Restaurant and Guest Chef Night

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Alternating Wednesdays scheduled before Guest Chef Night events
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    OVERVIEW

    FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit that transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes communities through food, life skills, and job training. Our restaurant serves as both a dining space and a hands-on classroom where students gain real-world culinary and customer service experience.

    We are seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to support lunch service at the FareStart Restaurant. Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for guests while supporting students in our job training programs.

    ACTIVITIES

    Volunteers may assist with:

    • Polishing silverware & rollups
    • Polishing glassware for events & Guest Chef Nights
    • Folding cloth napkins & menus
    • Organizing equipment and collateral for events & Guest Chef Nights setup
    • Any other tasks required to assist staff with set up for special occasions

    Tasks vary based on daily restaurant needs and volunteer comfort level.

    TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION

    Wednesdays 2:00PM to 4:00PM

    FareStart Restaurant, 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Friendly, positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
    • Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the restaurant
    • Must be 18 years or older for onsite volunteer opportunities

    Attire

    Closed-toe shoes, long pants, clean, comfortable clothing, hat or hairnet required in food preparation areas and will be provided if needed

    Location

    On-site

    FareStart Restaurant

    700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
    Directions

    Enter through administrative entrance located on Virginia St. Ring buzzer and reception will let you in, ride elevator to 3rd floor.

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