Cook & Kitchen Learner Facilitator

Cook & Kitchen Learner Facilitator

Based: Marble Hall Campus Marble Hall, 80 Nightingale Road, Osmaston, Derby, DE24 8BF (may be expected to work from other sites on occasion)

Salary: £13.66pa/£17,758.00pa

Hours: 25 hours per week

What we offer

33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Your birthday off every year

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Health & wellbeing support (EAP)

Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards

Training, development and genuine career impact

...and a role where your work truly matters every single day

About the role

Love cooking? Want to make a real difference to young people's lives? Why not do both!

We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic cook who wants more than just a job in the kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your love of food with the chance to inspire and support young people as they develop the confidence, skills and independence to shape their futures.

As our Training Kitchen Cook, you'll be at the heart of a busy and welcoming kitchen, preparing delicious meals while working alongside young people who are developing their own practical and employability skills. You'll have opportunities to share your knowledge, offer encouragement and help create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

You don't need to be a teacher or have experience working in education. We're looking for someone who loves what they do, takes pride in their cooking and believes that a little encouragement can go a long way.

This isn't just about preparing great food. It's about helping young people discover what they're capable of, one meal at a time!

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings passion, positivity and a love of cooking to everything they do! You'll be a confident and capable cook who takes pride in preparing great food, but just as importantly, someone who enjoys working with people and wants to make a difference.

You'll bring:

• A passion for food and cooking, with experience of preparing quality meals in a professional kitchen or catering environment.
• A friendly, patient and approachable personality, helping young people feel welcome, supported and encouraged.
• A positive, can-do attitude, with enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and practical skills.
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
• A commitment to high standards, particularly around food hygiene, health and safety and quality.
• A supportive and encouraging approach, recognising that every young person has different strengths, abilities and needs.
• A genuine team spirit, working alongside colleagues to create a positive environment for everyone.

You don't need to have worked in education before! If you're a great cook with a big heart, plenty of patience and a genuine desire to help young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

For an informal chat, contact: Gary Lambert on 07525984375

for more information to see Job Description