At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent customer service and assist with housekeeping and kitchen duties.
- Company: Join the welcoming team at Derwent Hill in beautiful Keswick.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop skills and grow within a dynamic venue.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while working in a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service, housekeeping, or kitchen roles preferred.
Location: Derwent Hill, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria
Salary: Grade 2 (SCP 5 - 6) £25,949 - £25,989 (pro rata)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Derwent Hill are looking to recruit General Assistants. The job will include evenings, weekends and possibly some kitchen shifts. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Main Purpose:
- To provide excellent customer service as part of the Derwent Hill Venue Team.
- To complete general housekeeping duties and other customer service tasks including food & drink service.
Key Tasks:
- Cleaning of all areas
- Service of food and drink
- Preparation of dining areas for meals
- Washing up
- Laundry
- Assisting chefs in kitchen duties
- Serving in the bar and shop
- Moving furniture and setting up rooms as required
- During appropriate periods use opportunities to develop your skills
- Other reasonable duties as may be directed by the Centre Director
- Contribute to Derwent Hill’s welcoming and supportive ethos, working flexibly when necessary to support colleagues.
Experience:
- Working in a housekeeping, kitchen and/or bar environment with experience of customer service.
- Ability to develop knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations and to follow these regulations and Council Policies.
Skills, Knowledge, Ability:
- Be able to provide excellent customer service by being able to delight customers and deliver high quality tailored services to meet needs and exceed expectations.
- Work effectively within a busy team environment, or independently with ability to work at a fast pace and cope well with a higher level of workload.
- Able to take a practical approach and pay attention to details, seeing tasks through to completion, ensuring they are completed on time or to deadlines and to a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to follow working practices and stick to procedures.
- Able to make decisions and reach conclusions.
- Be able to communicate to share and obtain information, listening to others to assess requirements in order to respond appropriately and efficiently.
To Apply:
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
General Assistant employer: Sunderland Council
Sunderland City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values community engagement and proactive problem-solving. As a Regulatory Compliance Officer in the Public Protection Team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local residents' lives while enjoying professional growth through diverse responsibilities and collaborative projects. Located in the heart of Sunderland, the council provides a stable work environment with competitive benefits and a commitment to employee development.
