Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Tynemouth Aquarium
Contract Type: Permanent Variable Hours/ Fully Flexible
Salary: NMW/NLW
Are you looking for some fin’ different?
Are you the type of person who thinks outside the tank?
If so, then we might have a great oppor-tuna-ty for you!
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Tynemouth Aquarium
Join the team at our award-winning Tynemouth aquarium, located on the Northeast coast is home to an array of animals in over 40 naturally themed exhibits from around the world from the British coast, the Mediterranean, coral reef and the tropical rainforest.
So, what’s in it for you?
The successful candidate will benefit from
- Free entry into Tynemouth Aquarium for you, your family and friends
- Free entry into all Aspro UK visitor attractions
- Free entry into all Aspro Parks locations in Europe
- 25% discount in our retail and catering outlets
- Sociable working hours
- All whilst working with a great team of people in a unique working environment
- Working for a recognised Mindful employer
Job Description
To assist in the running of the catering outlets in an efficient manner in a fast paced environment, offering excellent customer service, maximising sales and complying with all hygiene rules and regulations.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Meeting and greeting visitors, whilst delivering a high standard of customer service
- Taking food and drink orders using an electronic till
- Making fresh hot drinks using an automated machine and serving soft drinks/alcohol
- Serving snacks and ice cream to our guests in the restaurant and play area.
- Keeping the restaurant clean and tidy to a high standard.
- Ensuring all HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) guidelines and H&S (Health & Safety) policies are followed correctly and safely.
About you!
- Smiley, friendly and welcoming personality
- Be able to work part of a team
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Experience working in a similar catering/café outlet, making food and hot drinks to a high standard
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a continuously growing experience
- Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety and cash handling procedures
- Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Fully flexible and able to work weekdays/weekends/school holidays & Christmas.
Equal Opportunities
Aspro UK, are an equal opportunity employer and were working hard to increase diversity within the company. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are there any days and hours you are unable to work?
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
