Seasonal Catering Assistant - YHA Treyarnon Bay

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at YHA Treyarnon Bay as a Seasonal Catering Assistant. Enjoy a beautiful coastal location while delivering high-quality meals to guests. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment with numerous staff benefits.

Benefits

10 nights free hostel stays per year

Access to staff discount and cash back portal

Free YHA Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchens is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and service.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Supporting kitchen operations during high-volume periods.

Skills

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Food Hygiene Commitment

Job description

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Seasonal Catering Assistant - YHA Treyarnon Bay, Cornwall

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Immediate Start - Seasonal Role (Until End of September 2025)
Live-in or Live-out Available

Are you passionate about food and love working in a fast-paced kitchen with a view of the ocean? YHA Treyarnon Bay is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team immediately, with the potential to stay on over the winter season.

Location:

YHA Treyarnon Bay, North Cornwall - right by the beach!

Contract:

Seasonal - Now until end of September 2025 (Possibility of extension over winter)

Flexible contract - 25-42.5 hours per week

About the Role:

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Kitchen Manager to help deliver high-quality meals to our guests - from backpackers to families - during busy peak times.

Your duties will include:

Assisting with food preparation and service

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness

Supporting kitchen operations during high-volume periods

Helping ensure a smooth and efficient service at all times

A team player with a positive, hands-on attitude

Someone comfortable working under pressure in a busy kitchen

A commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene

Experience in catering or kitchens is a bonus, but not essential - we’ll train you!

What’s On Offer:

Competitive hourly rate of £12.21

Optional live-in accommodation is available at a rate of £69.83 per week

Full training provided

Beautiful coastal location and a supportive, fun team

Staff perks and development opportunities across YHA

Why work for YHA?

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free YHA Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.

For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Who are YHA?

YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.

If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.