Live-in Kitchen Assistant to The Danish YWCA in London

About Us

The Danish YWCA In London (K) is a hostel and community home for young Danes living and working in London. We provide affordable accommodation, practical support, and a welcoming environment that helps our residents feel at home while navigating life in a new city. Based in a beautiful Victorian house in the heart of Hampstead, Northwest London, we accommodate up to 65 residents and serve breakfast every day as well as shared evening meals during the week. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, friendly atmosphere built on community, openness, and mutual support.

About the Role

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our small and enthusiastic kitchen team, consisting of two staff members and 3-4 volunteers. In this role, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, home-cooked meals, maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, and contribute to the welcoming atmosphere that makes the K feel like a home away from home. This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) and includes a mixture of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Basic cooking and baking
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Preparing and cleaning of hostel-rooms 
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the wider team in creating a positive experience for residents

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, positive, and enjoys working as part of a team.

You should have:

• Basic cooking and baking skills
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• A willingness to learn and take initiative
• An understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• A flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities
• Right-to-Work in the UK
• Be aged 18 or over

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is welcome but not essential. If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we will provide training and support.

A Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate is desirable. If you do not already hold one, we will arrange training upon employment.

Danish language skills are an advantage but are not required.

What We Offer

• National Minimum Wage plus 5%
• Live-in accommodation available in a single room (£150 pr. month + £77.70 per week accommodation offset)
• Free meals during working hours
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays (accrued monthly)
• Valuable experience in a busy and supportive kitchen environment
• A friendly workplace with a strong sense of community

This role is particularly well suited to recent college graduates, young people looking to gain experience, or anyone seeking a unique opportunity to live and work in London. The preferred start date is in August, but this is negotiable, as our priority is to find the right candidate for our team.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please call us on 0207 435 7232. We will be happy to answer any questions.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to: connie@kfuk.co.uk no later than July 1st, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted as applications are received.

We look forward to hearing from you.