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London, Greater London (On-site) 14.64 miles
£15 per hour
Part-time (25 hours per week )
Contract (School holiday time )

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Job description

Please see the attached Job Description for all the information. 

We are currently seeking a cook to join Queen Crescent Community Association's Youth Services team in preparing delicious meals in our youth centre kitchen during school holiday times. We offer free, hot, healthy meals to the young people who attend our holiday programmes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for planning and cooking healthy and delicious meals that young people will appreciate, and an overall belief in the importance of youth work to support the wellbeing of disadvantaged young people.

Your duties and reponsibilities will be:

  • Oversee all kitchen operations during shifts
  • Plan a variety of recipes that young people will enjoy and that will support a healthy lifestyle for them
  • Prepare a variety of meals according to food safety standards
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all young people
  • Meet young people’s individual dietary needs upon request
  • Ensure effective safeguarding of young people during all cooking processes
  • Undertake relevant administrative duties including monitoring and evaluation of the service and recording outcomes

The right person will have: 

  • Have or be working to a L2 Food Hygiene accreditation 
  • Minimum 1 years experience working in a kitchen 
  • Knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures 
  • Able to work on initiative 
  • Be punctual and reliable 
  • Excellent communication and listening skills 
  • An ability to engage and develop relationships with young people
Application resources
Organisation
QCCA Ltd View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Refreshed on: 25 February 2026
Closing date: 18 March 2026 at 13:29
Tags: Food / Nutrition, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Youth / Children