Baking Volunteer

As a member of the Baking Team, you play a significant role in creating a “home away from home” experience for all the families utilizing the Ronald McDonald Family Room on the Pediatric Unit of the Victoria Hospital.

Food nourishes both the body and the soul and we are grateful that you are willing to serve in this way. This role is under the direction of the Family Room Manager as well as other Family Room staff. We value teamwork and collaboration and we are grateful that you are a part of the RMHC-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
  • Willingness to take a Food Safe Course (provided through Ronald McDonald House)
  • Able to pass a background check and provide two personal references

Responsibilities

  • Commit to a weekly schedule
  • Adhere to all RMHC-SK Procedures, Protocols and Policies as well as the all hospital rules and codes of conduct including personal health guidelines.
  • Check in at the reception desk at the beginning of shift to check for important updates and information.
  • Always wear your nametag for every shift.
  • Check in with Family Room Manager or staff team for specific direction for your shift.
  • Able to bake large batches of muffins, loaves and cookies as directed by the Family Room staff.
  • Follow all Food Safe Course guidelines
  • Ensure the kitchen area is clean, tidy, adequately stocked and properly cleaned and sanitized when baking is complete
  • Advise the Family Room Manager if ingredients are running low so they can be added to the grocery list
  • Encourage families to help themselves!

Training

  • General orientation and training will be provided through SHA and RMHC-SK
  • Role specific training will be provided
  • Continuing training and support will be offered to all volunteers.

Time Commitment

  • Weekly shift of 3 hours per week for a commitment of 6 months