Catering Assistant

Why work for Manchester Youth Zone

· Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata)

· We are committed to training and developing our staff, that will include a full induction and access to internal and external training opportunities

· We care about your wellbeing – Access to our EAP, an extra holiday day for your birthday, and onsite gym and sports facilities

· 5% pension contribution

· You will be part of our mission to positively impact the lives of young people in North Manchester

The Manchester Youth Zone first opened to young people in 2012 as an independent charity. Located in Harpurhey enables the Manchester Youth Zone to reach those young people who need "Somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to". At Manchester Youth Zone, we have a shared purpose to create passion and pathways for every young person we work with, we do this through providing a safe and welcoming environment, high quality youth work and promoting inclusion, resilience and aspirations.

We work

with young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day (including

weekends) for targeted young people, each evening for universal provision and

residential provision for specific programmes. The Manchester Youth Zone has an

excellent reputation in a number of areas including safeguarding, working with young people who

are "at risk" of criminal exploitation, mentoring and employment skills. We

have invested strongly in partnership working, becoming a community asset

responding to the needs of young people and the local community of North

Manchester.

Job Description

We're looking for a Catering Assistant to support our busy kitchen area, where over 100 young people are fed each day. With over 60% of our members on free school meals, our catering provision is an integral part of what we offer children and young people, and the successful applicant would be responsible for maintaining a high standard of food, effective communication with young people, and cleanliness of the kitchen.

Key Duties

· To be responsible for cooking and serving hot and cold meals to young people

· Work with the catering manager to create a cyclical menu plan which is nutritious and cost effective, taking youth voice into consideration

· To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area, reporting any defective equipment or hazards to Facilities Manager/Centre Operations Manager

· To follow food hygiene and allergen procedures at all times

· To operate and maintain different cooking appliances

· Replenishing catering supplies, and ordering of new stock (training will be provided)

· Completing daily records including temperatures, allergen logs and delivery logs

· To be responsible for monthly deep cleaning, following the cleaning schedule

· Completing other tasks as allocated by your line manager

· Working with the wider team, including taking part in daily briefing sessions with the youth work team so that you are aware of any concerns for young people that you will communicate with during your shift

· Undertake regular training and development relevant to the role

· Actively address any bullying, harassment, or discrimination, promoting cohesion, inclusion, and positive relationships

· To understand and adhere to MYZ policies and procedures at all times with particular emphasis on equal opportunities, positive behaviour management, health and safety and safeguarding.

· Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times, managing any safeguarding issues should they arise (training provided)

· To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the Charity's expectations, values and principles. Work a flexible pattern including evenings and weekends in line with the role/team requirements

· Promote a positive image of MYZ through professionalism and good conduct with all our stakeholders and the public

This role is to be worked afternoons, evenings and weekends with the days to be discussed at the interview stage.

All applicants must be over 18 years of age and must not have been a young person within the past 3 years.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13,104.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person