Cook - YMCA - Bath Hostel Bath, England
Job description
Job Title: Cook
Hours: Variable
Contract Type: Permanent
Organisation/School: YMCA Brunel Group, Bath Hostel
This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy
Who we are
YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Our activities include:
Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives.
A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme.
Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs.
Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks.
Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead.
What does the job entail?
Duties include:
- We have many bookings for evening meals from February to October over three or five days per week. You will be cooking meals for groups that have pre-ordered their meals.
- You will ensure you are aware of all food allergies and that all relevant procedures are adhered to.
- You will be responsible for cooking breakfast from 7am to approximately 10am.
- You will also assist with evening meals from 5pm to 8pm, depending on the requirements of the groups.
- You will ensure that the kitchen is cleaned at the end of a shift.
- You will be working within a small team of people
- All meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site.
What skills will the successful candidate need?
You will be a good communicator and team player and have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
What we offer
Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
YMCA employee advantages
YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity.
Location
YMCA Bath is a centrally located hostel which provides accommodation to school groups, backpackers, sporting groups and universities.
Hours
Hours will be variable but shifts will be agreed two weeks in advance.
Contract type
Permanent contract
Rate of Pay
£12 per hour
Please find attached the job description and personal specification for this position as follows:
Cook JD.docx
If you would like to apply for any of our current vacancies you will need to fill out one of our application forms online:
https://ymcabrunelgroupbath.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=d216388b-d8a7-4169-a1a4-986804575f39
To know more about what YMCA Brunel do and to apply, please visit our website:
https://ymca-bg.org/work-for-us/
YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
