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 Saskatchewan)
- 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 for cancelations or filling shifts
- Check in with Family Service & Programs Associate on site for specific directions for your shift
- Able to bake large batches of muffins, loaves and cookies
- Follow all Food Safe Course guidelines
- Ensure the kitchen area is clean, tidy, adequately stocked, properly cleaned, and sanitized when baking is complete
- Advise the Food Program Manager or Food Programs Assistant if ingredients are running low so they can be added to the grocery list
- Encourage families to help themselves
Training and 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
