Advertised from 1 May 2026

Role

This is a dynamic and exciting role supporting the delivery of our work across several projects. Working as part of a talented staff team, the Youth Development Chef will use their professional expertise to develop and deliver on our youth work catering enterprise. The role is suitable for an experienced catering professional who is looking for new horizons.

Our approach is all about creating environments in which young people feel supported enough to take agency and responsibility to find their own positive way forward. We are looking for someone who instinctively chimes with this approach and can run a professional kitchen environment which inspires young people to engage with food and cooking on their own terms.

In addition, the successful candidate will align with our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite, We Lead.

They will be deeply passionate about maximising the potential of all young people and be ready to create a kitchen that supports and welcomes young people with diverse backgrounds and unmet needs.

Our Youth Development Chef will therefore be unconditionally compassionate, patient and non-judgemental.

Application notes

To apply for this post, please send a CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words stating why you are the best fit for the role. Please include any and all information that isn’t on your CV that you might like to highlight. This can be sent to jamie@scranacademy.com

We aim to start this role before the end of June

Applications will close at 9am on the 18th May.

We will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the closing date.

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