Kitchen Volunteer

Kitchen Volunteer Key Information

Location:

Springhill Hospice

Hours:

Flexible – The shift times below are only a guide; times outside of these shifts would be considered.

• Morning shift: 9:00 - 13:00
• Afternoon shift: 13:00 – 17:00
• Evening shift: 16:45 - 20:00

We are looking for reliable and hard‑working volunteers to assist with 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Food Safety Booklet – Required before starting:
  Yes;
  Mandatory:
  Yes;
  Frequency: 2 yearly
• Manual Handling – Required before starting:
  Yes;
  Mandatory:
  Yes;
  Frequency: 2 yearly
• Slips, Trips & Falls – Required before starting:
  Yes;
  Mandatory:
  Yes;
  Frequency: 2 yearly
• Fire Awareness – Required before starting:
  Yes;
  Mandatory:
  Yes;
  Frequency: 2 yearly

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

Should you have queries, you can also contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Call:

Email:

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