Chef

Position: Chef Pay: £13.40 per hour (£20,904.00 per annum) Location: YMCA Norfolk Catering Services Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 30 hours Job Role We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our Catering Team at YMCA Norfolk. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in preparing nutritious meals for children, young people and the wider community, while supporting an organisation committed to making a real difference. As a Chef, you’ll be responsible for food preparation, cooking and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across services, including nursery and housing teams, to meet the needs of those we support. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals in line with agreed recipes and portion control Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental Health standards Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment Monitor stock levels, receive deliveries, and rotate stock appropriately Operate kitchen equipment, tills and PDQ machines as required Liaise with internal teams to meet dietary and service needs Deliver excellent customer service to all service users Support safeguarding practices and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience working in a commercial kitchen environment Can work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities Has a good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations Holds (or is willing to work towards) a Food Hygiene Certificate Has excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to quality Is empathetic, non-judgemental and committed to supporting vulnerable groups Is flexible and able to work unsocial hours when required Qualifications None listed beyond the above. Benefits 34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months Health and wellbeing events and activities Family friendly policies In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary Regular line management and support Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 26th June 2026 We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check prior to starting employment. Written references will be obtained for the successful candidate that will cover the previous 5 years of employment. The successful candidate will be advised that an offer of employment is subject to us obtaining a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to YMCA Norfolk. Character references may be sought where it is not possible to obtain employment references. YMCA Norfolk will consider all applications, however this role does not meet the salary requirements for sponsorship. If you require an alternative method of applying, or documents in a different format, please email our HR Team via View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Muddy Puddles