Catering Assistant

Barnsleycvs; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Barnsley is seeking Catering Assistants to join their café team. The role involves preparing and serving affordable meals in a welcoming environment for young people. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, good communication skills, and a Food Hygiene Certificate. This position offers permanent contracts for 20 and 11 hours per week, emphasizing creating a positive atmosphere. Applications are accepted until December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Guaranteed experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to create affordable, nutritious meals.
• Experience supporting or mentoring volunteers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for young people.
• Keep the café clean, safe, and inviting.
• Support events and manage the tuck shop.
• Create a positive, inclusive atmosphere for clients.

Skills

Experience in catering environment

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Friendly and reliable approach

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

x2 positions at 20 hours, x1 position at 11 hours per week – Predominately evening from 14:00 to 20:00 and weekends ranging from 09:00 to 19:00

Contract:

Permanent

Deadline:

15th December 2025

Do you have a passion for food, great service, and creating welcoming spaces for young people? We’re looking for Catering Assistants to join the café team at Base71 Youth Zone – the beating heart of our brand-new £10 million facility. Our café isn’t just about meals – it’s about connection, providing affordable, healthy food, and creating a second home for young people aged 8–19 (or up to 25 with additional needs).

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious meals for just £1, while ensuring the café is always clean, safe, and inviting. You’ll support events, serve at the tuck shop, keep everything stocked and running smoothly, and chat with young people to make them feel at home. Every shift is about creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where young people want to return again and again.

You’ll need experience working in a catering environment, ideally as a cook in a commercial kitchen, along with great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. A Food Hygiene Certificate and a repertoire of affordable, nutritious meals are essential, as is a friendly, reliable, and positive approach. Experience supporting or mentoring volunteers is also desirable. Training will be provided around safeguarding, health & safety, and best practice in catering.

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