• Volunteers in the kitchen are interested in food preparation, re-stocking and maintenance of sanitary practices for cleanliness, ensuring that food preparation standards are met.


• Prepare and store food according to Food Safety Standards


• Offer resident food choices following Bethell Hospice philosophy regarding client-centered care


• Prepare meal trays ensuring presentation of food is attractive


• Deliver meals to residents and clear dishes from resident rooms


• Report meals residents have eaten


• Prepare snacks, tea and coffee as required


• Communicate regarding needed food and other supplies


• Clean equipment, tools, work areas and kitchen per health, safety and sanitation regulations


• Run dishwasher as required


• Follow kitchen guidelines as set by the Ministry of Health


• Check and maintain adequate levels of supplies


• Perform temperature audits to ensure refrigerator and freezer are at correct temperatures


• Set up/clear rooms for special meetings as required

The reception position has 3 different shifts 7 days a week.  We have a greater need of volunteers for the weekend and evening shifts though recruit for other shifts as well.

Mornings - 9am to 1pm

Afternoons - 1pm to 5pm

Evenings - 5pm to 8:30pm