Kitchen Volunteer

About the role:

Here at Great Oaks, we run a group on a Monday from 10-3pm for people with life-limiting illnesses. We help support people during a difficult time in their lives, emotionally and physically, and enable people to do things that matter to them the most.

We would like to provide our patients with a warm, cooked meal at the Centre, and your role as a volunteer is to help cook or prepare a meal for approximately 10 people.

The meal provided is the patients main meal of the day, you are free to choose the menu or we can help if you would prefer. We also provide pudding for the patients however this can be something as simple as ice cream, rice pudding or fresh fruit salad. Some examples of main meals that we have provided in the past include fish and chips, cottage pie, curry to name a few.

For this role, we ask that you complete mandatory training which includes a food hygiene unit this is all free training which can be completed online at home or we can support you to complete it at the Hospice. We also require you to complete a level 2 food hygiene certificate which we will pay for and is a recongised qualification.

What you WON'T be expected to do:

• Cook or prepare a Michelin star meal!
• Assisting with moving or handling of patients
• Feeding or toileting
• Supply or buy food

How often we would like your support:

We are specifically looking for a Monday from 11am-2pm to prepare/cook/tidy away a meal for the patients who attend the Monday session. This can be rotated with other kitchen volunteers to suit personal commitments.

Skills and Experience:

You will need to:

• Be reliable.
• Ability to relate well to others, with a warm, caring approach.
• Be able to work within personal and organisational boundaries.
• Be open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values.

What can you expect from us?

We want to provide a volunteering environment that is inclusive, stimulating, friendly and supportive. As part of our commitment to you we will:

• Make sure you have all the training you need in your role
• Ensure you are appreciated and respected
• Provide regular support
• Resolve any concerns or complaints promptly and fairly
• Ensure you have a clear idea of what your role involves

Some of the benefits to you:

• Make new friends in a caring and dedicated team
• Develop new skills and experience
• Enhance your CV for prospective employers
• Make a real difference to people’s lives.

Additional information about volunteering:

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this profile, all Great Oaks volunteers should be aware of their specific responsibilities:

• Demonstrating a commitment to relevant checks, on-going training and following all Great Oaks policies and procedures.
• Adhering to health and safety and fire regulations and cooperating with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
• Promoting a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion within the charity.
• Demonstrating a commitment to Great Oaks aims, objectives, core values and behaviours.
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training required for this role

How to apply:

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