At Horizon Youth Zone, we're all about tasty food, great service, and creating a space where young people feel right at home. Our café is a big part of what makes the Youth Zone special – it's not just about meals, it's about community.
About the role
Whether you're cooking up affordable, healthy dishes, chatting with young people in the café or leading the team behind the scenes, you'll be helping to create a welcoming, inclusive space for our members aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 with additional needs).
We're open evenings, weekends, and school holidays – and for many, this place is like a second home. Our catering team plays a key role in making sure it's a place they want to come back to again and again You'll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Grimsby, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
* Prepare tasty, nutritious meals and snacks that suit different tastes and dietary needs.
* Serve up affordable food with a smile and get involved in themed food events and activities that celebrate cultures, occasions, or just great food
* Chat with young people in the café space, making them feel at home.
* Keep the kitchen and café clean, safe, and running like clockwork.
* Follow food hygiene and safety guidelines – we take this seriously, but we don't overcomplicate it.
You will have experience of:
* Experience of working in a kitchen or catering environment.
* A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and environmental issues.
* A friendly, front-facing approach with great customer service skills.
* Managing cash, stock, and ordering – making sure everything adds up, supplies are well-managed – understanding the importance of being accurate and trustworthy when it comes to money.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunities' employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
9am, Wednesday 1st October
FIRST STAGE INTERVIEWS:
Wednesday 8th October
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Permanent, Part-time (Evening & Weekend Hours)
Location: Horizon Youth Zone when built, some flexibility before then
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Grimsby DN31: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Catering: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person