Volunteer Catering Assistant - HVC 2019

Volunteer Catering Assistant - HVC 2019

Posted for Saint Francis Hospice

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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We are looking for volunteers who have previous catering experience to help in our Orange Café in Havering-Atte-Bower 

The duties include: -

• Service of food,
• Cleaning of premises and equipment
• Preparation of food items prior to service and preparing cooked meals for individuals on the Ward at Lunch and Supper
• Taking cash, via the use of cash tills.
• Wearing the relevant and correct uniform, footwear and minimum jewellery in accordance with food safety legislation.
• The safe operation of a variety of equipment, e.g. ovens, fryers, mixers, Merrychef, dishwashers etc. in line with safety guidelines
• The correct use of knives and other cutting equipment as directed through inhouse training and ensure that knives are well maintained and replaced where required.
• Adhere to and follow all company policies in relation to Health & Safety, systems of work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and manual handling.
• Pot washing and working in the catering stores area are both essential parts of the role. 

What skills do I need?

Skills and Experience:

• Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety (desirable) 
• Experience of working in the Catering industry in the last 3 years (desirable)
• Experience in a healthcare or hospice environment (desirable) 
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills 
• Ability to work within a busy and at times stressful environment
• Ability to promote a professional attitude in all aspects of communication - with customers (people receiving care, visitors etc.)