Weekend Kitchen Volunteer Hospice

**Vacancy type**
Volunteer Opportunity

**Function**
Business Services

**Location**
Head Office - Sully

**Salary**
Voluntary Role

**Contract type**
Voluntary

**Contract length**
Average of 3 hours per week

**Contract hours**
Voluntary - regular

**Weekly hours**
Dependent on availability of the volunteer

**Closing Date**
Ongoing

**Ref No**
400

**This role will be based at the Tŷ Hafan Hospice in Sully assisting the kitchen staff. The kitchen is situated immediately off the lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef and the team.**

Good food is central to the care we provide, from catering for specialist dietary needs in the everyday, to special occasions such as our annual memorial event.
For our children and their families, mealtimes provide comfort, a sense of normality and a chance to socialise. Without the stress of shopping, planning and clearing up, we take the pressure off.
You don't need to be Gordon Ramsey to volunteer in our kitchen. Anyone aged 18+ is welcome to volunteer, providing you can lift, chop, carry and be on your feet for the duration of your shift.
**Age requirement**:18+
**Time commitment**:Flexible, Weekends, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner time.
**What activities would you be involved in?**
- Clearing plates and crockery and maintaining a presentable dining area
- Food preparation
- Using kitchen equipment to wash all crockery and utensils
- Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
- Serving tea/coffee and food
- Engaging with staff, families and children and contributing to a welcoming environment

**What skills will I need?**
- Ability to work as part of team
- Ability to follow procedures and health and safety requirements
- Ability to lift and carry and be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to work within required Health and Safety and Food Hygiene procedures
- Ability demonstrate an inclusive and non-judgemental attitude towards families, volunteers and staff

**Information on training provided**
- Full induction will be provided
- Training on health and safety
- Training on food hygiene
- Support and guidance will be given by the lead kitchen staff and volunteer team

**Benefit of volunteering**
- Become part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
- Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience or share yours to benefit Tŷ Hafan's goal
- Gain experience for your CV within the catering industry
- Have fun

**How to apply**
**This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Work Location: In person