IDDSI Food Prep volunteer

IDDSI Food Prep volunteer

Posted for Woking & Sam Beare Hospice & Wellbeing Care

Posted by Volunteer Woking

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We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in Northwest Surrey, also providing support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or nursing homes or through its In-Patient Unit in the Hospice; as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre.

You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families across the North West Surrey community.

“I love that my role means so much to me personally. I really feel like I am giving something back”

Volunteer Colleague

We are looking for a reliable volunteer who is happy in a kitchen environment, working as part of a team, to join us in this brand new role. 

Key duties and responsibilities will be to:

•Prepare ingredients and food items for use in different stages of dysphagic diets, including texture-modified meals as directed by the Head Chef.

•Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, blending, portioning and presenting food safely and appropriately.

•Follow instructions carefully to help ensure food is prepared to the required texture, consistency and portion size for individual patient needs.

•General kitchen duties i.e. washing up, cleaning etc. 

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, reliable volunteer who can engage with people of all ages and from all walks of life to join our team. You should have: 

•Good attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions accurately.

•Ability to work calmly and safely with experience in a busy kitchen environment.

•Good teamwork and communication skills.

•Willingness to complete any required induction, food hygiene and IDDSI-related training.

What skills do I need?

The Head Chef will arrange an informal interview once the application has been submitted. If preferred, a paper version is available from the Hospice reception.

What are the benefits to you?

•The opportunity to support Woking & Sam Beare Hospices and help to ensure we continue to provide excellent care for our patients and their families

•The chance to give something back to your local community

•An opportunity to network and meet other staff/volunteers

•Experience of working in a catering environment which could help you find a job

•Full guidance will be provided