Cooking enthusiast for the Ite jo Mei cooking initiative in Stiens

In Stiens, we launched a cooking project in 2021. What began with eight guests has now expanded to around 40. As a result, we have now started cooking and eating in two groups. The aim of this cooking project is to bring together older people, those who are lonely and those living alone, so that they can enjoy a healthy meal together around the table. 

Our volunteers are passionate about cooking and about helping the elderly. There are currently 14 of us, divided into two teams. For each meal, we decide who wants to make the starter, main course and dessert. The others act as hosts and hostesses and lend a hand wherever needed. As a cook, you choose a dish yourself, but you also check with the other cooks to make sure the dishes go well together. You’re given a budget and do the shopping yourself. 

On the day of the cook-in, we’ll meet at 2.00 pm at the Nije Skalm. First, we’ll have a nice cup of coffee together before we get started. We’ll help and support one another to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our guests will arrive around half past five, so that we can start eating at 6.00 pm. After a three-course dinner and plenty of good company, we’ll finish up around a quarter past seven. Afterwards, we’ll all do the washing-up and tidy up together.

 What we have to offer: a friendly team where, as well as working hard, we have a lot of fun and are always there for one another. We hope to organise a team dinner every year. You’ll also get to enjoy meals with our guests.

We are looking for a new volunteer with experience of cooking in a large kitchen, who has a good rapport with the elderly people in our village. Someone who enjoys cooking healthy meals without using ready-made mixes or sachets.

Do you enjoy coming up with a three-course menu, buying the ingredients, preparing the meal and cooking it (with a bit of help), and then enjoying a cosy meal with a group of people from Stiens and the surrounding area? If so, you’re exactly the person we’re looking for.