Kitchen Volunteer
About the role
A warm meal can bring comfort, familiarity and a sense of care. As a Kitchen Volunteer, you’ll help ensure our patients receive meals in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment while assisting with the day-to-day operation of the hospice kitchen.
Working alongside our Cook, Housekeeper and wider care team, you’ll play an important role in helping patients and their families/whānau feel cared for during their time at Cranford Hospice.
Time commitment
Daily shifts available
Morning: 10.30am–1.00pm
Evening: 5.00pm–7.00pm
Shift lengths may vary depending on hospice occupancy and kitchen requirements.
What you’ll bring
- Checking with the Housekeeper before your shift to confirm volunteer support is required.
- Assisting the Cook with food preparation and kitchen tasks as required.
- Preparing meal trays and ensuring patient dietary requirements are followed.
- Delivering meals to patient rooms and collecting trays after meals.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection control.
- Cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment, trays, benches, crockery and cutlery.
- Washing and sterilising dishes according to kitchen procedures.
- Assisting with the handling of kitchen and laundry items as required.
- Reporting any incidents or hazards to the Housekeeper or Cook on duty.
What we offer
- To be part of a friendly and supportive team.
- Good attention to detail, particularly when following hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Full training and support.
- Interesting and varied experience.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with a life-limiting illness and their whānau.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete our online application form.
All volunteers must successfully pass a Police Vetting Check.
For more information email, volunteering@cranfordhospice.org.nz