Job Description

Job Role: Catering Assistant

Accountable to: Catering Lead

About Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone:

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn and a dedicated site in Darwen, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area. Our vision is to be at the heart of the community,collaborating to create a more cohesive and prosperous Blackburn and Darwen. We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open-access youth club.

Context of Role:

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is an iconic, state-of-the-art facility for young people in the heart of Blackburn which opened in June 2012. The Catering team at Blackburn Youth Zone plays a crucial role in creating a positive and engaging environment for young people within the community. The context of the role is centred around providing nutritious and appealing

meals to the youth who access the facilities of the Blackburn Youth Zone. This position involves supporting the kitchen team with the preparation and serving of meals under the direction of the catering manager. As well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and serving areas. Relevant paperwork must also be completed to fit in line with the health and safety regulation.

Main Responsibilities:

To assist in preparation and cooking of food, ensuring a consistently high standard. Serve young people a hot meals at a pre agreed time during sessions Assist with the tuck shops, including cash handling and operating our till system. Maintain excellent communication and customer service, ensuring young people and visitors have a positive experience. To ensure that all kitchen areas and serving areas are clean and free from hazards, and that accidents and incidents are reported. Ensure daily disposables such as paper plates, and paper cups are stocked correctly. To prepare refreshments for visitors or young people. To assist in the monitoring and maintaining of records of daily fridge,freezer and food temperatures, in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations and Health and Safety Policy. To assist in the routine deep clean of the kitchen in accordance with Health and Safety and COSHH requirements. Adhere to the health and safety policy, COSHH, manual handling and security regulations (training will be given). To always ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment, ensuring any defects or necessary repairs to equipment are reported to the Line Manager immediately. To ensure that you maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, and appearance

Person Specification:

Education/Training/Qualifications

Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above. NVQ Level 2 catering or other recognised catering qualifications (Desirable) Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards) (Essential) Knowledge of dietary requirements, allergens, and nutrition (Desirable) First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Experience:

Experience of working with young people ages 5 to 25 (Essential) Experience in working in a catering environment (Essential) Experience of working as part of a team (Essential) Understanding of safeguarding principles (Working Together to Safeguard Children) (Desirable)

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of basic food hygiene and health & safety practices. (Essential) Knowledge of COSH within a kitchen environment (Desirable) Ability to build strong relationships with young people (Essential) Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment (Essential) Ability to follow instructions and work to set procedures (Essential) Flexible to meet the needs of the business (Essential)

Working hours

This role is being offered on a zero hour basis to cover staff absence and annual leave. No hours can be guaranteed. Any hours offered will generally be evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to work across both our Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zones.

Remuneration package

Salary: National minimum wage, between 6.40 - 12.24 (depending on age and experience)

Pension: Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone operates a workplace pension scheme with Royal London for auto-enrolment purposes. You will contribute 5% of your gross earnings whilst the Youth Zone will contribute 3%. If you meet the criteria you will be auto-enrolled into the scheme within 3 months of commencement of your employment although you have the option to opt-out if you so wish.

Other Benefits

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 Support and Advice FairQuid (Financial Wellbeing Support) Think Therapy (Mental Health Support) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records through an enhanced DBS check and completion of appropriate vetting checks. We promote safer working practice across our Youth Zone and all successful employees and volunteers will be expected to share this commitment.

The Youth Zone welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

The Youth Zone welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

Work Location: In person