Casual Cook

Casual Cook

Field Studies Council Castle Head, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Up to £11.58 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC), one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. 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.

The Cook is a key post in the learning location’s Hospitality & Catering team. You will assist with delivery of the catering service to resident groups. This will include hands-on cooking, kitchen management tasks, and assisting with the supervision of the catering team.

This is an active role and will require the post holder to be able to carry out duties associated with kitchen work, including manual handling e.g., carrying saucepans, food items, assisting with food deliveries.

Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the responsibilities of the role.

We ask that you have –

• 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

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Wendy Foster on 07921 330536.

We look forward to receiving your application in due course.

Applications will be considered upon arrival.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head on a date to be confirmed.

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