YHA Youth Hostel Association (England & Wales)
Location
North East England | United Kingdom
Job description
YHA Whitby are looking to recruit a Catering Team Member for 25-42.5 hours per week.
Perched on the East Cliff overlooking the town of Whitby and right next to Whitby Abbey our site is a busy one! We welcome thousands of school children every year and to ensure they have a great trip we want to make sure they have the best food provision possible. We also have a busy cafe open to the public daily offering a wide range of meals. Our kitchen team work a variety of shifts covering the kitchen opening period of 7.30am to 9pm and up to 5 of 7 days a week including weekends.
Our hostel offers an entirely distinctive workplace, far from the ordinary office setting. At YHA Whitby we believe in valuing our team members and ensuring they have access to great perks:
There's a multitude of advantages to being part of the YHA team. To explore more about the benefits we offer, visit our YHA Jobs website today. Join us for a unique work experience and discover the YHA difference for yourself.
What will you be doing as a Catering Team Member?
Our Catering Team Members take on a variety of customer-facing responsibilities throughout the hostel, ensuring a fantastic experience for all guests and visitors at YHA.
While this role primarily focuses on the catering aspects of our hostel, you may also be called upon to assist in other hostel departments. Here are some of the areas you might contribute to:
What Skills and Experience are Valued in a Catering Team Member?
While prior experience in a customer-facing role is advantageous, it's not a strict requirement for our Catering Team Members. Experience** in hospitality or customer service is desirable but not essential.
Strong communication skills are an asset, and punctuality is of the essence.
**We place great value on real-life experience, just as much as skills and knowledge. We provide a comprehensive induction, continuous training, and further development opportunities. While not mandatory, having experience in volunteering or collaborating with others is advantageous.
Ready to Join Us?
If this opportunity resonates with you, we invite you to submit your CV and complete our brief application form. Feel free to attach a cover letter to further express your unique qualifications and experiences. If you require any assistance, our YHA Jobs website's contact page is available to support you.
Discover YHA
To explore the YHA charity, our unique culture, rich heritage, and more, please visit our jobs website. Our primary strategic priority is to make YHA accessible for all, an essential part of our charitable mission. We actively seek to build diverse teams and extend a warm welcome to applicants from all backgrounds. To find out more about this you can visit the EDI section of our website.
Learn More About Us
To gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to be a part of YHA, visit the 'Working for YHA' pages on our YHA Jobs website.
Join YHA, and let's embark on this incredible journey together. Your unique perspective and experiences are valuable assets to our inclusive community.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
YHA Job Title: Team Member
Keywords: Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Team Member, Cook, Chef
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