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What will you be doing when you help prepare a meal?

 

Because HOPE’S KITCHEN is preparing meals for the public, Health Department Standards must be followed.  This means Hats and Gloves must be worn when handling food (these will be provided).

 Below is the typical schedule for Saturday.  Your organization will be contacted with specifics.

9 AM Volunteers Arrive
  
Designate an Office Person to help take phone calls
     Volunteers WASH THEIR HANDS once they arrive and listen to the Briefing of the day's events

    · Make Coffee (Regular in big pot; decaf in small), lemonade, ice water
    · Wash tables and sweep if necessary
    · Roll silverware with napkins
    · Prepare meal according to instructions
    · Set up assembly line
    · Pray

11:15 AM

    · Start deliveries and pick-ups
    · Pack up meals for deliveries in carry out trays * Don't forget dessert *

    Briefing on where guests are located * Use maps from office if needed
    · Send out drivers

Serve people in Cafeteria Restaurant Style
Hope's Kitchen prides itself in excellent service thanks to excellent volunteers--Keep it up!
    · Take coats, ask for drink orders (Water, Coffee, Lemonade)
    · Get plates, silverware and meal
    · Feel free to visit with guests and encourage conversation between guests!!!

Clean Up
** Please use ONLY
HOPE’S KITCHEN supplies (They are labeled)
If supplies are running low contact Susan or Andrew to get more!! **
    · Sweep floors (Brooms and dustpan in Janitor's closet)
    · Clean Tables
    · Dishes ( See instruction sheet for proper washing techniques)
    · Rinse trays in warm soapy water and stack them next to dishwasher
    · Empty and wash out drink coolers
    · Take trash to dumpster and put in new bags
    · Out door next to refrigerator in kitchen; up stairs out door ; dumpster on your right
    · New TRASH BAGS are in Janitor's closet
    · Place all Hope's Kitchen supplies (They are labeled) in Big Blue Tub
    · Gather Hope's Kitchen Towels and rags; Put in bag so they can be quickly found and washed!
 

Thank You for all your hard work!!!