We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our team at the YMCA Hostel. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents and guests, while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
You will work collaboratively with the catering team to plan menus, manage stock, and deliver a positive dining experience within a busy, community-focused environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is creative, organised, and committed to making a difference through food.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents and guests
- Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served in line with YMCA standards and agreed specifications
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
- Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations
- Monitor and manage food stock, including ordering supplies as required
- Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, responding to feedback and escalating any concerns to the Catering Manager
- Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications and Experience
- City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or NVQ equivalent
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety and Health & Safety (or willingness to work towards this)
- Knowledge of EU Regulation 1169/2011 and the 14 Annex II allergens
- Previous experience in a similar catering role is desirable
Working Hours:
Please note this role is for 15 hours per week, with exact working hours to be agreed. Shifts may include evenings and weekends and will be worked on a 7-day rota. The service operates seven days a week, from 11:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Sunday. We offer a flexible approach to scheduling, taking into account service needs and individual availability where possible
If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the successful candidate to our team.
Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position may require a Basic or Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
One YMCA and its subsidiaries, the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade, via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive, three-day Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days, there was a brilliantly multi-faceted set of themes and ideas, which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do “more and better, together” so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts, Beds and Bucks that reach over 135,000 individuals annually.
