Qualifications:
- Ability to deal with the public in a warm and friendly manner
- Comfortable in the kitchen
- Initiative – Comfortable working independently and solving problems
- Willing to share your time and energy
- Possess qualities of friendliness, dependability, tact and flexibility
- Willingness to take a Food Safe Course (provided through Ronald McDonald House)
- Able to pass a background check
Responsibilities:
- Commit to a weekly schedule
- Adhere to all Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan Protocols, Procedures & Policies
- Check in at the Volunteer Gathering Place at the beginning of your shift to check for important updates and information
- Always wear your nametag for every shift
- Become familiar with Better Impact volunteer database, and use it for cancelations or filling shifts
- Check in with Family Service & Programs Associate on site for specific shift updates
- Assist with cooking and buffet set up as needed
- Set out all breakfast items as directed by our Food Programs Team
- Keep count of guests who participate in breakfast
- Ensure the breakfast area remains clean, tidy, adequately stocked and properly cleaned up and sanitized when breakfast is complete
- Replenish breakfast items as needed
- Serve families breakfast and assist with to go orders
- Assist with tasks such as individually wrapping baking, prep lunch bags for use, wrap cutlery, prep veggie snack bags, etc.
- Ensure coffee station is always stocked and coffee is always ready
- Sinks are clear of dishes and dishwashers are emptied, dishes put away and ready for family use
- Ensure family kitchen space is clean, sanitized, organized and all items are refilled
- Family cupboards are checked, emptied and sanitized after a family checks out
- Organize drawers and even out dishware/cutlery/plastic containers/ pots/ bakeware between kitchens
- Clean and sanitize small kitchen appliances – microwaves, mixers, kettles, toasters, etc.
- Organize counter tops – reduce clutter
- Dishwashing sanitizers – emptied, dishes put away and refilled if needed
- Sanitize kitchen counters and sinks
- Clean fridge fronts and handles
- Ensure stove top and ovens are clean
- Tidy and organize community pantry
- Replenish paper towels and refill soap dispensers
- Ensure family food bins are clean, sanitized and ready for
- Assist with baking and lunch preparation
- Assist with grocery and milk delivery when required
Training & Support:
- General orientation and training will be provided
- Role specific training will be provided
- Continuing training and learning opportunities will be offered to all volunteers
Time Commitment:
- 1 shift per week for a commitment of 8 months to a year
- Or a bi-weekly shift when applicable
- Shift times vary from 2 – 4 hours depending on opportunity
