Would you like the chance to support our Chefs to maintain the smooth running of the hospice kitchen? Volunteer to join our friendly kitchen team! We are looking for volunteers who are able to cover on an ad-hoc basis as and when we require support. You’ll help to serve meals to the children, young people and families who access our care. You’ll also help with tasks like setting tables, pot washing and basic food preparation.
You might find this role suits you if:
- You enjoy being in the busy kitchen environment, or want to try this for the first time
- You want to meet new people or gain experience for your CV
- You want to do a role that makes a difference. Being looked after and well fed is an important part of the service we offer to families who need us, your volunteering role is a big part of the day to day running of the hospice.
- You want to volunteer more on an ad-hoc basis as and when cover is needed rather than every week.
“The kitchen is a very happy and busy workplace. John and his team are very appreciative of my hard work, and we have friendly banter whilst singing badly to the tunes on the radio. Volunteers are entitled to a free meal which is greatly appreciated.”- Jean, Kitchen Volunteer
Days required: Mon AM, Tues AM, Weds AM, Thur AM, Fri AM, Sat AM, Sun AM
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Recruitment process: For this role you would be required to attend an informal interview either in person or via video call.
We would then need to obtain 2 references, do a standard DBS check and there would be some mandatory E-learning that you would be required to complete as part of this role.
Below are some of the tasks you may be asked to help with:
• Preparation of food ready for cooking
• Clearing away plates and crockery
• Delivery of drinks to meeting rooms, events and volunteers
• Washing up and loading /emptying dish washer
• Keeping the kitchen area tidy
• Helping to keep store-room tidy and clean
• Removing rubbish to appropriate areas
• Other tasks as defined by the Cooks