Seasonal Catering Assistant
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
During the usual school holidays, we have visiting groups who stay at the College and use the facilities set in this beautiful Yorkshire valley.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our Front of House catering team during the busy holiday periods when we welcome guests and visiting groups. Alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner, we provide additional catering, including teas in our sports pavilion and BBQs, so there is lots of variety. We also cater for ad hoc events such as balls, concerts, drinks and house punches.
You will be assisting with the preparation and serving of food as well as assisting with general catering duties such as clearing down after services directed by the Front of House Manager or Catering Team Leader.
Experience in hospitality is preferred but not essential as we will provide comprehensive training.
We operate 7 days a week with various shifts between 8am and 8pm.
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Choice of hot and cold meals during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Discounted on-site Gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more, please contact Paula Stringer, Front of House Manager at ps@ampleforth.org.uk or by telephoning 01439 766709. Alternatively, why not contact HR at employment@ampleforth.org.uk to arrange a visit.
To apply for this role, please download and complete the application and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Monday 11th May
Interviews will take place on: Friday 15th May, Saturday 16th May, Friday 5th June and Saturday 6th June.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
