Hospitality General assistant

Do you enjoy working in a professional and friendly team? If you are keen to gain experience and develop your skills in hospitality, without having to work late nights and weekends, then this is an ideal role for you.

This role is perfect for anyone who likes variety in their week as you'll be helping out in all areas of hospitality but with a focus on working in the kitchen. Our hospitality team play a very important role in the experience that course participants and guests have whilst at The Outward Bound Trust.

£12.00 per hour / permanent

Location: Outward Bound Ullswater and Howtown

Hours: 20 hours a week. Working 5 hours a day, over 4 days. Monday - Friday.

Salary: £12.00 per hour (£12,480 per year plus benefits).

Shift Patterns: Working 5 hours a day, over 4 days. Monday - Friday. Working hours are usually 07.00 – 12.00, or 15.00 – 20.00. However, we can offer flexible start and finish times. You'll usually finish working by 11.00 on a Friday! Unlike most jobs in hospitality there are no split shifts, and only very occasional weekend working.

Holidays: 24 days a year (rising by a day a year to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays

Closing date: 09.00 Monday, 25 November 2024.

Outward Bound are a Real Living Wage employer

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Job description

What you'll be doing

Outward Bound is a charity. Thousands of young people come to our centres every year for a few days of outdoor learning and adventure.

Your job will range from supporting the kitchen team prepare great food, which is freshly made every day, serving food, and helping in the dining room, and occasionally working with the housekeeping team to maintain high standards.

Why it's good working here

No split shifts
Most weekends off
Full training
Every Christmas and New Year off
Annual leave of 24 days increasing by one day each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays, pro rata
Uniform provided
Cycle to work scheme
Personal healthcare plan, plus other great benefits

How to Apply

Please email Grahame to apply, including a copy of your up to date CV. Or if you have any questions drop him an email:

Email - grahame.devine@outwardbound.org.uk

We know that confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect candidate'. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that you think sounds good for you!

If we offer you the job, you'll be asked to do a DBS check.

Join us - and make a difference

Lots of young people who come to Outward Bound Ullswater and Howtown have never left the city they live in, never mind come to the Lake District with our big hills and real life sheep!

It's a full on experience for these young people - and that's without the challenges of the Lake District weather! Coming back at the end of a long day to a warm, clean and friendly place to stay helps them settle in and make the most of their week. Our hospitality team play a very important role in the experience that participants and guests have at Outward Bound. We can't do what we do without you, and hope you'll join our team.

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Young people at Outward Bound