Volunteer - Gargowan Café

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.

• 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

• 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

Gargowan Café will be open from 8:30am to 2:30pm Mon‑Fri with your 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