Restaurant/Food Service Program, Food & Beverage
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Cafe / Restaurant
One of our greatest needs at Ronald McDonald House is for home-cooked meals for our families. After a long day at the hospital, families are truly grateful for a hot meal waiting for them. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for groups of family, friends, corporate teams, or teens looking to fulfill community service or Silver Cord hours. We have two Houses where you can volunteer: our House near Blank Children’s Hospital and our House within Mercy One (located on the North Side, 4th Floor).
To choose a date, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). scroll down to click on "Meal Providers," then select "Sign Up Here" to access our meal provider schedule.
FAQ
How many people can participate in our group?
We limit groups to 10 people due to kitchen size. For groups larger than 10, we suggest splitting up: 10 people can cook, and the rest can assist with housekeeping.
What do we need to bring?
We provide all cooking tools and utensils. You’ll just need to bring the ingredients. You’re also welcome to use any canned or dry goods we have available. Feel free to call us to check what’s on hand.
* Please keep in mind, Per RMH Global Guidelines, we cannot accept homemade food prepared outside a licensed kitchen.
How much food should we make?
Please prepare a meal for 35 people for each House. If you sign up to make a meal for both Houses we ask you make a meal for 70 people.
To keep a consistent schedule, we ask that meals be ready by 6 p.m.
What time should we arrive?
The volunteer kitchen is reserved from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you’d like to come earlier, please call ahead to confirm kitchen availability.
Can we stay and visit with families?
You’re welcome to stay and visit with families during the meal. However, many families return later in the evening, so we leave the meal out for an hour and then store it as leftovers.
What should we make?
Feel free to be creative and have fun with your meal! There’s no need to worry about dietary restrictions.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, please reach out to Caroline at volunteer or call .
Thank you for helping us support families in need!
DetailsVolunteers should be between the ages of 10 and 100.
Is Family Friendly
Please keep teams of 10 people or less
Location1441 Pleasant Street
Des Moines,IA50314
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