At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide excellent hospitality and support in housekeeping and kitchen duties.
- Company: Vibrant Christian community in the stunning Cairngorm National Park.
- Benefits: Monthly salary, full-board accommodation, paid leave, and use of outdoor facilities.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and participation in local church activities.
- Why this job: Make a difference while living in beautiful Scotland and serving a community.
- Qualifications: Motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work hard in a physical role.
Join us for a few months and be part of our vibrant Christian Community.
Salary: monthly salary plus accommodation, catering and all bills paid.
Do you have a few free months? Would you like to use your time to serve God and spend time in the beautiful Cairngorm National Park? This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.
Our guests’ experience is hugely shaped by the hard work of our housekeeping team in creating welcoming spaces, and keeping them looking great day-in, day-out, and by our kitchen team who prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals and baking. As a General Assistant you will work with both the housekeeping and kitchen teams to deliver great hospitality to our guests. You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc). Accommodation will be provided if needed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality.
KEY ROLES
- Assist in ensuring that the house and other areas are clean, tidy and that rooms are prepared for guests arriving.
- Ensure that the Dining Room, Servery and Kitchen are kept clean and tidy.
- Prepare food, serve meals and assist with kitchen duties as required by Catering Manager.
- Organise and operate the servery and wash-up in an efficient manner in accordance with guidelines.
- Ensure that coffee break and lunchtime arrangements are made to provide for staff.
- Assisting the Catering Manager in overseeing and developing our Gap Year team and volunteers in the servery, wash-up and dining room.
- To maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and food hygiene in the kitchen.
- Keep up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with catering.
- Have a working knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and COSHH.
- Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland.
- Monthly salary.
- Full-board single accommodation provided, if required.
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays).
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work.
- Opportunity for personal training and development.
- Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening.
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps.
- Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering.
Qualifications / Requirements
Essential qualities, qualifications and experience:
- Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative.
- Able to work hard in a physical role.
WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE
Desirable qualities, qualifications and experience:
- Experience in working in a kitchen or housekeeping team.
Short Term House and Kitchen Team Member (3-6 months) employer: Crnet
Abernethy is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant Christian community in the stunning landscapes of Scotland. With a focus on personal growth and development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, paid annual leave, and full-board accommodation, all while contributing to meaningful hospitality experiences that enrich the lives of guests and staff alike.
