SESSIONAL COMMUNITY CAFE ASSISTANT

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire. We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn't. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose. Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community. Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference. Sessional Community Café Assistant Salary: £12 per hour Hours: Sessional Location: London Road Campus Derby Do you like to cook? Bonus! Do you like to clean?? double bonus! Do you work well as part of a team??? Triple bonus! A varied role including breakfast, lunch & tea service serving onsite residents, staff, hospitality room users & a small number of the general public. There's always plenty of veg to prep, pans to wash and mouths to feed, so if you are hardworking, reliable & up for a different challenge everyday get your application in! We are looking for a positive, vibrant, enthusiastic individual with a passion for Hospitality to work at our Community Hub. As a Community Kitchen Assistant, you will plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious, as well as assisting in the cleanliness and smooth running of our Community Café. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic with a passion to work in a kitchen setting with an emphasis on customer service. The job will be challenging and being a great communicator at all levels goes without saying. You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way. In this job no two days will ever be same – we’ve set ourselves some exciting goals and we would love you to come on our journey with us. The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period. YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis? If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be. What we offer: 25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements) Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter Smart Health app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance. Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary Real Living Wage Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats Your Birthday off every year Long Service rewards Training and Development .... and more For an informal chat please contact Wayne Exton on ... during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday Closing date; on going We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Interviews to be held; TBC Vision Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive: – So, they can fulfil their dreams; – have a safe space to learn and grow; – feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and – feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit. Together we create places where people flourish. Mission To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Values From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community. By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities. Equality and Diversity Statement: YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.