Hospitality Assistant - Cumbria

Outdoor Learning; Coniston; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Local government salary and pension

Flexible hours

Permanent contract

Beautiful location

Free parking

Meals provided

Uniform

Brand discounts

Training

Family places on camps

Job summary

South Tyneside Council’s Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, near Coniston in the Lake District, seeks a Hospitality Assistant to run the kitchen and catering operations. The post is non-residential with flexible hours and is suitable for 16–35 hours per week, on a permanent or fixed-term contract. Training and uniform are provided.

Join a small, friendly team in a superb location with local government pay, generous leave, and parking on site. Interviews will be held in Coniston in January 2027.

Job description

Contract type Full or Part Time / Permanent or Fixed Term

Hospitality Assistant at Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

Hospitality Assistant, 35 hpw preferred, 16 hours minimum

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.

• 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.

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