Subscribe to our monthly eNews to learn more about our care, upcoming events and the work of our amazing supporters
Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
This volunteer role is to assist the kitchen staff with the preparation of meals for the staff, children and families. It is a non-clinical role that requires enthusiasm, dedication, flexibility, lots of energy and for the volunteer to be friendly and approachable whilst maintaining boundaries and confidentiality. Please scroll down for more details.
Job detail
Location:
Christopher's (Shooting Star Children's Hospices), Old Portsmouth Rd, Guildford GU3 1LP
Time:
alternate Fridays 10.30am till 2pm
Duties & Key Responsibilities
- Laying the tables for meals.
- Cleaning away after food preparation, washing up after the main meals.
- Some basic meal preparation.
- Removal of refuse and waste.
- Tidying up and cleaning the kitchenette area; including replenishing coffee, tea, squash etc.
- Carrying out such additional tasks as assigned by the cooks.
Essential Skills & Experience
- All kitchen volunteers would be asked to undertake online food hygiene training.
- Basic knowledge of kitchens and food preparation.
- Understanding of the importance of food hygiene in food preparation.
- Ability to work as part of a team. Standard DBS check – all Volunteer roles at our hospices require us to carry out a DBS check at the appropriate level – this is a simple online procedure
Related Vacancies
Care Trustee
Location:
Hybrid: Board meetings in person at Christopher's, Guildford or Shooting Star House, Hampton on Monday evenings, other meetings are mainly online. with an Away Day off-site in person.
Time:
Four evening Board and Four Committee meetings per year and an away day. Four Board meetings are normally held in person in Guildford or Hampton on Monday evenings, with one short online only meeting in addition; Committee meetings are usually held virtually, on Zoom, and normally last under two hours.
Hospitality Support Volunteer
Location:
Shooting Star House, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RA
Time:
Hours flexible – twice a week for a couple of hours each time with one shift ideally on a Thursday 1.30pm-3.30pm
Volunteer Driver – Hampton
Location:
Shooting Star House, The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RA
Time:
ad-hoc weekdays and Saturdays, times dependent on trip required