If you enjoy varied work, keeping busy, and being part of a friendly team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you., Field Studies Council Blencathra is looking for a Hospitality & Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our outdoor learning centre.
- You’ll work an average 37.5 hours per week
- Weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
- Salary equates to circa £12.71 per hour. The full-time equivalent salary is circa £24,785 per annum
- Excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, life assurance and health & wellbeing support (full details below)
- We have accommodation available, so you could relocate to the Lake District for this opportunity!
Work with purpose At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We're all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment. In this role, you'll help us create a warm, welcoming environment for the schools and groups who stay with us, by ensuring our spaces are clean, comfortable, and welcoming for every visitor. Your attention to detail will help create safe, relaxing environments where learners of all ages can focus, feel at home, and fully immerse themselves in the natural world.
What you’ll be doing
- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
- Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
- Ensuring public areas, such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented
- Setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
- Working in the kitchen, assisting with food preparation
- Serving food to our visitors
Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our careers website. Where you'll be based Blencathra is set in the northern Lake District, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. The centre offers a unique working environment, with the outdoors right on the doorstep and stunning views in every direction. Working at Blencathra means being part of a friendly, close-knit team supporting school groups who visit for science and geography field studies, as well as other visitors throughout the year. It's a welcoming place to work, with the chance to be part of the local community while enjoying everything this beautiful part of the Lake District has to offer.
Requirements
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Good customer service skills
- Flexibility and willingness to support different areas of the centre
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Hospitality & Catering Assistant employer: Field Studies Council
Field Studies Council Slapton is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a stunning coastal environment while contributing to memorable experiences for school groups and visitors. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and support, employees benefit from a friendly work culture, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to engage with nature daily, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
