Cook

Castlepark; Newby Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlepark is seeking energetic and customer-focused individuals for the role of Cook at Aquarium of the Lakes, located in Newby Bridge. This seasonal position involves preparing and serving quality food while providing excellent customer service in a busy environment. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and possibly possess a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. Join a dedicated team and enjoy benefits like complimentary attraction tickets and discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary attraction tickets

Discounts on food and retail

Employee of the Month programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing great quality, well-presented food.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food, presented well.
• Provide customer service and ensure a rewarding visit.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist customers with enquiries.

Skills

Communication

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (desirable)

Job description

locations Aquarium of the Lakes, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, United Kingdom

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id JR106330

At Aquarium of the Lakes, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the amazing attraction and all it has to offer, each member of our team plays a part in making this happen.

Aquarium of the Lakes is part of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

At Aquarium of the Lakes we are looking for new smile makers to join our team. All jobs are seasonal, occasionally weather dependent, with full and part-time hours available.

We’ll provide full training and uniforms, and we pay up to the living wage (dependent on age). We also offer a whole host of benefits, including complimentary attraction tickets, discounts and other incentives…Oh, and you’ll be working alongside an amazing team!!

We are seeking energetic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as:

Cook

At Aquarium of the Lakes, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the amazing attraction and all it has to offer, each member of our team plays a part in making this happen.

Aquarium of the Lakes is part of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

At Aquarium of the Lakes we are looking for new smile makers to join our team. All jobs are seasonal, occasionally weather dependent, with full and part-time hours available.

We’ll provide full training and uniforms, and we pay up to the living wage (dependent on age). We also offer a whole host of benefits, including complimentary attraction tickets, discounts and other incentives…Oh, and you’ll be working alongside an amazing team!!

We are seeking energetic and customer-focused individuals to join our team as:

Cook

For the following vacancy, we are seeking confident, enthusiastic, flexible and motivated staff aged 16 or over. Experience isn’t necessary, but a SMILE is a must.

Roles & Responsibilities:

VACANCY - LAKES AQUARIUM

Cook

(£12.40ph)

At Aquarium of the Lakes, we aim to ensure that all of our visitors experience a fantastic day out. It’s not just about the amazing attraction and all it has to offer; each member of our team plays a part in making this happen.

Aquarium of the Lakes is part of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for providing great quality, well-presented food in a fast-paced environment, working alongside a hard-working, multi-faceted team. Primarily in our Lake View Café, but also across our other catering outlets including 1872 and kiosks.

We are seeking someone with good communication, confidence, enthusiasm and flexibility, with the ability to work under pressure on a popular, busy site. We put the customer at the heart of all of our decisions and so need someone who thrives by providing quality menu items and bringing new ideas to the table.

We’ll provide training and uniforms, and we also offer a whole host of benefits, including complimentary attraction tickets to Blackpool Zoo, Windemere Lake Cruises, World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and more, as well as other discounts and incentives such as Employee of the Month programme…

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Preparing quality food, presented well
• Customer service and ensuring a rewarding visit
• Serving Starbucks coffee
• Merchandising and stock replenishment
• Maintaining excellent cleanliness
• Assisting customers with enquiries.
• Operating tills

Additional info and benefits

• Good work life balance - No evening working
• Must be flexible to work weekends, holidays, and during peak periods.
• Driving License desirable
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is desirable or willingness to obtain it)
• Attractions tickets including our sister site Blackpool Zoo!
• Discount on food and retail

Team member benefits:

Join us and make a difference—apply today and be a part of something extraordinary!

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