Kitchen Volunteer

Details

We are looking for reliable and hard working Volunteers for general (kitchen) duties.

Assist kitchen staff to provide hospitality and catering services for patients, staff. volunteers and visitors.
Assist kitchen staff to keep the kitchen in a hygienic and serviceable condition

General responsibilities and duties:

• Assist with washing up (dishwasher filling/emptying).
• Assist with restocking tasks and stock takes.
• Assist with the preparation/cooking of home cooked food.
• Provide refreshment service to Reception Volunteers.
• Prepare patient’s drinks trolley.
• Prepare patient meal trays ahead of service.
• Prepare dining room for staff/volunteer lunch service.
• Clean the dining room following lunch service/function (wipe down tables/chairs etc).
• Prepare and clear down refreshments for any Hospice meetings/functions.
• Undertake general cleaning duties within the kitchen to maintain a hygienic and serviceable condition.

Optional responsibilities and duties on the Inpatient Unit:

• Ensure patient water jugs, glasses/feeder cups are kept replenished and clean.
• Take food orders from patients.
• Serve meals to patients and their loved ones.
• Provide a drinks and afternoon tea trolley service to patients and their loved ones.
• Ensure patient meal trays and service trolleys are removed from the Inpatient Unit following service.

Desired skills and experience

Training you will need to complete after enrollment, crucial to this role:

Training CourseRequired before starting Y/NMandatory Y/NFrequencyFood Safety BookletYes2 yearlyManual HandlingYes2 yearlySlips, Trips & FallsYes2 yearlyFire AwarenessYes2 yearly

How to apply

To find out more, please fill out the below Volunteer Interest Form.

Should you have queries, you can also contact our Volunteer Coordinator:
Call 01706 649920
Email volunteer@springhill.org.uk