Assistant Chef (Bank Staff/ Zero Hours Worker)

Who are we?

YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement.

Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive. 

Job Description

We are searching for an exceptional Assistant Chef with experience of working in a fast pasted kitchen environment. Under the supervision of the Senior Chef (Nursery Chef) the post holder will be responsible for planning, preparing and cooking food items, ensuring the highest quality service and experience for nursery children and customers in all our eateries (internal and external). Supporting keeping the kitchen organised and running efficiently with proper food handling, sanitation, waste management, recipe reviews, spotting trends, reviewing customer feedback and following food storage, handling and environmental health procedures.

You should be well organised, proactive, and have the ability to inspire those around you. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work within a team and be passionate about ensuring our products are at the highest of standards.

Job Title: Assistant Chef

Location: YMCA North Tyneside, primarily North Shields, NE29 0AB.

Contract Type: Zero Hours(including weekends)

Salary: Up to £11.50

Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, access to Reward Gatway, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!

To be successful, it is essential that you have relevant experience in a cafe environment and/or qualification in food hygiene or related fields. Previous experience in food preparation or serving is also acceptable.

Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business and must be available for occasional overtime and weekends.

If you’re interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Shona Stapley (Cafe Supervisor) or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we will be interviewing as we go.

Interview process: One Stage Interview.

Proposed start date: ASAP

To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Online Application Form: https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e

Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.