Casual Hospitality and Catering Assistant

Casual Hospitality and Catering Assistant

Field Studies Council Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland

£10.45 to £11.09 per hour, dependent on experience

Casual basis – work is offered as required.

Love where you work!

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.

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

What you’ll be doing

As one of our Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants your duties will be varied to include setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors.

Our centre is always busy, so we need casual team members that are happy to help wherever required. As part of this role, you could also be asked to help our housekeeping operations, with tasks such as cleaning and laundry.

Example shifts include mornings between 7am – 11am and evenings from 4pm to 8pm.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

Who we are looking for:

You will take pride in your work, always maintaining excellent hygiene standards, whilst contributing to a friendly welcoming atmosphere. In addition to:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Where you’ll be based

The Field Studies Council Millport centre is situated on, Isle of Cumbrae in Scotland. It has state of the art purpose-built conference facilities, twin bedroom ensuite accommodation with sea views, plus 7 teaching spaces comprising classrooms and laboratories.

We host learners of all ages and backgrounds from nursery schools, primary and secondary schools, Universities, adults and research placements from all over the world.

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Elke Scheibler on 01475 531420.

Applications will be considered on arrival and interviews arranged accordingly.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Millport.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and/or email.