Volunteer - Gargowan Cafe

• Ayrshire Hospice

• VO104198

The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.
We support people who are aged 16 years and over, who have a diagnosis that is life limiting - this includes respiratory and heart diseases, neurological conditions as well as cancers and other illnesses.
Where necessary, we provide a seamless transition from young adult hospice services to our care.
Our care seeks to improve quality of life in various ways, for example; we support and advise on symptom control, provide emotional and spiritual care, social care and we provide personal care when it is needed at the end of life.
We also have pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy specialist services as well as our much-valued complementary therapy and Respite and Response services.
Care is provided in a number of places including NHS Ayrshire and Arran hospitals, care homes and people’s own homes as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Living Well Hubs.
In fact, we can provide care anywhere a person considers their home to be.

The Role
Volunteer - Gargowan Café
Joining our fantastic team, you will be one of our friendly faces in greeting guests with a warm and welcoming smile as well as giving them an unforgettable hospitality experience.

At the very heart of our new Hospice home, you’ll find Gargowan Café – a bright, light-filled space to relax, refuel and enjoy fresh, local flavours.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Taking food and drink orders for table service
Serving visitors food and refreshments
Cleaning tables and general area, possibly including in servery to support catering staff
Preparing orders for customers and taking payment through the epos system
Deal with all enquiries in a professional manner and direct any complaints, if
required, to the most appropriate person
Awareness of allergy concerns and basic food hygiene
Providing an unforgettable visitor experience
Cleaning down of all equipment and the kitchen servery
Collection of necessary food items from the main kitchen
Working within a fast paced environment
Food preparation in accordance to company spec sheets
Welcoming guests upon arrival
Setup of the cafe and servery for the start of service
Closing down procedures after 2.30pm
Cleaning schedules and compliance completed daily

What you will gain:
A platform to showcase and develop hospitality and communication skills
The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector
Take on a new challenge and meet new people
Opportunity to make a difference to your community
Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others
Training and support to carry out your role
Take advantage of the unique Ayrshire Hospice volunteer benefits package

Travel details

travel expenses are paid

Travel expenses

travel costs refunded

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