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 KitchenSalary: £14.80 per hour London Living Wage | £16.00 per hour for Saturday evening shiftsLocation: Burnt Oak, North West LondonWorking Pattern: Tuesday PM and Friday PMContract: Sessional / Part TimeClosing 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
Promoting safeguarding, equality and wellbeing at all times
About You
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
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Experience supporting young people facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges would be highly beneficial.
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