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Opening in early 2026, Base71 Youth Zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment.
Base71 is part of the national OnSide network, which empowers young people across the UK through world-class youth work and inclusive opportunities.
The Opportunity:
Do you have experience running catering services and a passion for food that inspires young people? We're looking for a Catering Lead to manage the café at Base71 Youth Zone, opening in 2026.
The café is at the heart of our Youth Zone — providing healthy, low-cost meals for young people in a welcoming space. As Catering Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the café, manage a small team, plan menus, and ensure everything runs smoothly, safely, and on budget.
What you'll do:
* Lead the catering service, delivering tasty, healthy, and affordable meals.
* Manage staff, volunteers, rotas, stock, and budgets.
* Create menus that inspire young people while minimising waste.
* Cook and prepare meals for members, events, and bookings.
* Ensure the café is safe, clean, and fully compliant with Food Hygiene and H&S standards.
* Build strong relationships with local suppliers and food banks.
What you'll bring:
* Experience running a catering service, including stock control and budgeting.
* Skills in preparing a wide range of healthy meals.
* Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
* Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
* NVQ Level 3 Catering (desirable).
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team.
* A positive, "can-do" attitude and ability to connect with young people.
To Apply:
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person