Our Volunteer Safety is important to us please make yourself familiar with the below Volunteer Resource and the Soul Café WH & S Management Plan.
Upcoming Training
Soul Cafe Policies and Procedures
The purpose of these policies and procedures is to keep our guests, volunteers and staff safe and to ensure the effective running of Soul Cafe meals and services.
As a volunteer you are responsible for knowing and abiding by these polices and procedures. You will also find below helpful information, resources and training modules that will assist you in your role at Soul Cafe.
KITCHEN TEAM POLICIES AND INFORMATION
Kitchen New Volunteer Information Induction Pack
Soul Cafe Food Handling Policy
Soul Cafe Breakfast Team Information
Soul Sunday Lunch Team Information
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Food Handler Hygiene
Wash and Drying Your Hands
Waste Management
FIRST AID FACTSHEETS FROM ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE
These can be downloaded from the below or go to the St John's Website for further information.
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FLOOR TEAM POLICIES & INFORMATION
Floor Team Information and Induction Pack
Soul Managing Challenging Behaviours Policy
Washing and Drying Your Hands
FIRST AID FACTSHEETS FROM ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE
These can be downloaded from the below or go to the St John's Website for further information.
DRSABCD Action Plan
FS CPR Adult
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OTHER POLICIES & INFORMATION
Soul Cafe WH & S Management Plan
Soul Cafe Incident Report Form
Deputy Info Sheet for Volunteers
Child Safe Organisation
Soul Cafe is a Child Safe Organisation where all staff and volunteers are mindful of child safety and report concerns to the appropriate authorities. Staff and Volunteers are required to abide by the organisations 'Child Safe Code of Conduct' and get their Working With Children Clearance.
Soul Cafe Child-safe Policy
Soul Cafe Child Safe Inservice
Spot it Help Stop it - What is Child Abuse
Soul Child Safe Code of Conduct
How Do I Apply for a Working With Children Check Fact Sheet
Knife & Kitchen Safety
The most common injury in the kitchen are minor cuts using a knife. If you are a new volunteer or unsure of your 'knife skills' please ask the Kitchen Manager Sue Prosser or Team Leader for a demonstration.
St Johns Treatment of Minor Cuts
Please watch the below clip from St John's Ambulance with the recommended treatment for minor cuts.
Please observe knife safety at all times in the Soul Kitchen. If you are unsure ask your team leader for assistance or to be placed on a task that does not require knife skills. There is a First Aid Kit on the back wall of the kitchen and incident reporting forms in the 'Soul Cafe Volunteer Folder'. Knife Safety Info Sheet If you receive a minor cut please notify Sue Prosser or the Team Leader immediately.