Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Who Are We?

We’re a local charity with a big ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. Providing expert hospice care, we’re there for people in West Sussex and East Surrey when life comes full circle.

We also pioneer standards in end of life care through collaboration, research and training, reaching even more people facing death and bereavement.

The Role

Help support our team to keep the busy kitchen in tip-top condition. You'll be helping with tasks such as washing up, sorting and tidying the kitchen area as well as preparing the hospitality trolleys needed for patients and those visiting our ward areas. 

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring the kitchen is always clean and tidy
• Washing up, operating the dishwasher, cleaning surfaces 
• Sorting crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment  
• Assisting with hospitality requirements
• Setting up trolley with refreshed water jugs to assist Volunteer Ward Support to take on the ward, (in the absence of ward support volunteer, assisting ward staff with drinks order)
• Setting up and clearing away drinks trolley to assist Volunteer Ward Support to take on ward
• Supporting kitchen staff with patients and staff meal services, keeping our Bistro tidy
• Restocking and tidying the visitor lounge and refreshment counter at reception area
• Removing kitchen waste and rubbish and taking to the refuge area 
• Adhering to robust Infection Prevention control measures

What's in it for you: 

• Satisfaction of helping St Catherine’s Hospice to support local people and their loved ones when its needed most
• Learn new skills & maintain your existing skills
• Full training and support throughout your role
• Travel expenses reimbursed
• A chance to boost your CV, including a reference
• Reference for University/College

What skills do I need?

• Good communication skills
• Good level of mobility – moving equipment, operating the dishwasher and extended time on your feet is a core part of this role
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team
• Being able to demonstrate strong emotional resilience (for patient facing roles)
• Commitment to undertake any training required for the role including a mixture of face-to-face training and e-learning as required for the role