Volunteers · Racecourse Road, Ayr

Volunteer - Gargowan Café

Joining our fantastic team, you will be one of our friendly faces in greeting guests with a warm and welcoming smile as well as giving them an unforgettable hospitality experience.

At the very heart of our new Hospice home, you’ll find Gargowan Café – a bright, light-filled space to relax, refuel and enjoy fresh, local flavours.

Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking food and drink orders for table service
• Serving visitors food and refreshments
• Cleaning tables and general area, possibly including in servery to support catering staff
• Preparing orders for customers and taking payment through the epos system
• Deal with all enquiries in a professional manner and direct any complaints, if
  required, to the most appropriate person
• Awareness of allergy concerns and basic food hygiene
• Providing an unforgettable visitor experience
• Cleaning down of all equipment and the kitchen servery
• Collection of necessary food items from the main kitchen
• Working within a fast paced environment
• Food preparation in accordance to company spec sheets
• Welcoming guests upon arrival
• Setup of the cafe and servery for the start of service
• Closing down procedures after 2.30pm
• Cleaning schedules and compliance completed daily

What you will gain:

• A platform to showcase and develop hospitality and communication skills

• The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector

• Take on a new challenge and meet new people

• Opportunity to make a difference to your community

• Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others

• Training and support to carry out your role

• Take advantage of the unique Ayrshire Hospice volunteer benefits package

Time Commitment

Gargowan Café will be open from 8.30am to 2.30pm Mon to Fri with you’re contribution of a minimum of 2 hours as outlined below;

• 8.00am- 10.00am
• 10.00am-12.00pm
• 12.00pm- 2.00pm
• 1.00pm - 3.00pm

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Racecourse Road, Ayr
• Employment type
• Volunteer