Catering Assistant — Youth Café: Nutritious Meals & Community

BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Base71 Youth Zone in Barnsley is seeking a Catering Assistant to join its café team in our new £10 million facility. You will prepare and serve tasty, nutritious meals for just £1, while keeping the cafe clean, safe and welcoming for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 with additional needs).

You’ll bring catering experience, strong communication and teamwork, plus a Food Hygiene Certificate. Training on safeguarding, health & safety, and best catering practice will be provided, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment, ideally as a cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Excellent communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Food Hygiene Certificate and a repertoire of affordable, nutritious meals.
• Experience supporting or mentoring volunteers is desirable.
• Training will be provided around safeguarding, health & safety, and best practice in catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve tasty, nutritious meals for just £1.
• Keep café clean, safe, and inviting.
• Support events and tuck shop service.
• Keep stock and running smoothly.
• Chat with young people to make them feel at home.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Base71 Youth Zone in Barnsley is seeking a Catering Assistant to join its café team in our new £10 million facility. You will prepare and serve tasty, nutritious meals for just £1, while keeping the cafe clean, safe and welcoming for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 with additional needs).

You’ll bring catering experience, strong communication and teamwork, plus a Food Hygiene Certificate. Training on safeguarding, health & safety, and best catering practice will be provided, with opportunities