Sessional Youth Worker (Training Kitchen)
hace 1 día
Burnt Oak
Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen We are seeking a creative and engaging Sessional Youth Worker with a passion for cooking and supporting young people to build confidence, life skills and wellbeing through food. Position: Sessional Youth Worker – Training Kitchen Salary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shifts Location: Burnt Oak, North West London Working Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PM Contract: Sessional / Part Time Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your culinary skills with meaningful youth work in a vibrant community setting. Working within a dedicated training kitchen, you will support young people to develop cooking skills, confidence and healthy living habits through fun, engaging and inclusive sessions. You will work with young people of all abilities, from beginners through to those considering catering or hospitality careers, helping to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and thrive. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering engaging cooking and food-based activities for young people, • Planning varied sessions and preparing ingredient requirements, • Supporting young people to build confidence, teamwork and practical life skills, • Creating activities suitable for a wide range of dietary needs and cultures, • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety, • Building positive relationships with young people, volunteers and colleagues, • Supporting inclusive participation for young people with additional needs We are looking for someone energetic, approachable and passionate about working with young people. You will ideally have: • Experience delivering cooking or food-based activities, • Experience working with young people in group or one-to-one settings, • A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • The ability to motivate and engage young people from diverse backgrounds, • An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice About the Organisation Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential. Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Community Youth Practitioner, Cooking Tutor, Catering Tutor, Hospitality Trainer, Food Workshop Facilitator, Activities Coordinator, Engagement Worker, Kitchen Facilitator or Youth Activities Lead. #INDNFP Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
