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
We are seeking volunteers who are available for at least two shifts per month and who can commit for a year or more.
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.
- The ability to volunteer at least twice a month and be able to commit for a year or more.
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