As a member of the Kitchen Rejuvenation Team, you play a significant role in creating a home-like environment for all the families who stay at Ronald McDonald House. Under the direction of the Food Programs Coordinator and Food Programs Assistants, you will provide a clean and organized space for families to prepare their meals for the day. As the kitchen is the heart of the home, we want the families who stay with us to feel the comforts of their home and you will be integral in making this happen. We value teamwork and collaboration and we are grateful you are a part of the Ronald McDonald House SK Team!
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
- Able to pass a background check
- Light Lifting required
Responsibilities:
Duties included but not limited to:
- Commit to a weekly schedule
- Adhere to RMHC-SK Protocols Procedures & Policies
- Check in at the Volunteer Room at the beginning of your shift to check for important updates and information.
- Always wear your nametag for every shift
- Ensure coffee station is stocked, cleaned, sanitized and organized
- Coffee made and ready for families at all times
- 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 use
Training and Support
- General orientation and training will be provided
- Role specific training will be provided
- Continuing training and support will be offered to all volunteers.
Time Commitment:
- 1 shift of 3 hours per week for a commitment of 8 months to a year
Parking
We recognize that parking is a challenge in our community. We would recommend, if possible, that you walk, bike, bus, or get dropped off. If you must drive, we request the following:
- For visits to the House 2 hours or less, please park on University Drive west of Clarence Ave.
For visits two hours or longer, park in the ONE volunteer parking space in the lot (if open). Alternatively, you can park in a family parking space in the lot if there is one available. If you are parking in the lot, you MUST register with the front desk to ensure we are able to contact you while on your volunteer shift in case of needing to move your vehicle for emergency. Unregistered vehicles may be towed.