Hospitality Assistant (Based at Coniston, Cumbria)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days annual leave

Local government salary and pension

Meals (based on centre occupancy)

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Hospitality Assistant for Thurston Outdoor Education Centre in Cumbria. The role involves managing kitchen activities and delivering the centre's catering service, with a flexible pattern across a 10‑day period in a 14‑day cycle.

The post is permanent and not residential, with pro rata salary details and additional benefits. The council emphasizes safeguarding, DBS checks, and a commitment to a wonderful team in a superb Lake District location, with meals,

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality operations.
• Care and attention to hygiene and safety in kitchen areas.
• Ability to work flexibly to cover centre needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities in the kitchen and surrounding areas for catering services.

Skills

Catering service

Kitchen hygiene

Hospitality experience

Job description

Hospitality Assistant, 35 hpw preferred, 16 hours minimum

Workplace Location: Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria

£26,016 pa pro rata (£13.48 ph)

Permanent

Required for 1 March 2027

Work Pattern:

Flexible to cover the needs of the centre. These hours will normally be worked over 10 days in a 14 day period. Working pattern can be negotiated.

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre is set on the East of Coniston Lake (2 miles from Coniston Village), in the beautiful Lake District National park and owned and operated by South Tyneside Council.

We are a small and friendly team looking for someone to join us in the post of Hospitality Assistant.

You will be responsible for all activities in the kitchen and its surroundings connected with the provision of a catering service.

This post is not residential, accommodation, if needed can be discussed for a short term arrangement.

Centre based benefits include;

• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, extending for 5 years service (pro rata)
• Local government salary and pension
• Some flexibility in working hours
• Permanent contracts
• Wonderful team of colleagues
• Fantastic location to be working in
• Free, secure parking
• Meals (based on centre occupancy and working hours)
• Uniform
• Discounts on selected outdoor brands
• Training (in relevant areas of work including food hygiene, first aid, COSHH)
• Use of centre grounds/equipment (with permission and where suitably experienced)
• Free/discounted places for immediate family on summer holiday camps

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 26 November 2026

Interviews will take place at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria week commencing 14 January 2027