Daily Shifts Available
Morning: 10.30am – 1.00pm
Evening: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Shift lengths may vary depending on hospice occupancy and kitchen requirements.
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 smooth 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 feel cared for during their time at Cranford Hospice.
What you’ll be doing:
- Checking with the Housekeeper prior to your shift to confirm volunteer support is required that day.
- 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’re looking for:
- A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Good attention to detail, particularly when following hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A caring and respectful approach when interacting with patients, families/whānau, staff, and visitors.
Why this role matters
Meals are often an important part of a patient’s day. By helping prepare, serve, and deliver food, you’ll contribute to the comfort, wellbeing, and dignity of those in our care. Whether you’re preparing trays, assisting in the kitchen, or sharing a friendly smile while delivering a meal, your contribution helps make Cranford Hospice feel warm, welcoming, and homely.
To apply, please complete the online application form. If you have any questions, please phone our Volunteer Coordinator on 068787047.
