Talkin Tarn Waitress/Waiter- CMB1824e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Council seeks a friendly and enthusiastic Waitress/Waiter to join the team at the Talkin Tarn Tearoom. The role involves serving food, assisting visitors, and supporting operations in a beautifully scenic park setting. Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for customer service; training will be provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• No specific previous experience required, but communication and customer service skills necessary.
• Training provided in food hygiene and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks, assist visitors, and support site operations.
• Handle transactions, monitor stock, and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

Location: Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton, Carlisle

Salary: £24,027 - £24,404 per annum pro rata

Hours: Zero hour contract

Contract: Casual basis

About This Opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a beautiful lakeside setting?

Cumberland Council is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Waitress/Waiter to join the team at the Talkin Tarn Tearoom and Kiosk. In this varied role, you'll serve food and drinks, assist visitors, support site operations, and help maintain a welcoming environment for all. You'll also handle transactions, monitor stock, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

No specific previous experience in catering is required, however good communication and customer service skills will be necessary. Training will be given in food hygiene and first aid. You’ll need to be available for shifts during evenings, weekends, and school holidays. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team in a stunning park location, with opportunities for training and development. If you’re ready to make a difference in a vibrant community setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jonathan May by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
  
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 18/6/2025
• Interview date: TBC
  
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification
  
  

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council