Share Your Love of Cooking and Make a Difference

A warm, home-cooked meal can make a real difference to someone staying at hospice. We are looking for caring and reliable volunteers to help prepare and serve simple evening meals for patients during the week.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, is comfortable in a healthcare environment, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of our patients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing simple evening meals for patients
• Following food safety and hygiene practices
• Serving meals and assisting with meal preparation areas
• Working alongside hospice staff

We're Looking For Someone Who:

🍲 Enjoys cooking and preparing simple meals

🤝 Is comfortable working in a patient-care environment

💚 Has a warm, compassionate, and respectful manner

✅ Is reliable and able to commit to a regular weekday evening shift

🧼 Understands the importance of food safety and hygiene

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and whānau
• Experience volunteering within a hospice setting
• The satisfaction of contributing to patient comfort and care
• Being part of a supportive and welcoming team

Why This Role Matters

Food is much more than nourishment. A thoughtfully prepared meal can provide comfort, familiarity, and a sense of normality for people receiving hospice care. By volunteering your time in our kitchen, you'll help create small moments of comfort that can mean so much to patients and their families.