General Assistant, Abernethy Barcaple

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality.

KEY ROLES

• Prepare food, serve meals and assist with kitchen duties as required by Catering Manager.
• Organise and operate the servery and wash-up in an efficient manner in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure that the Dining Room, Servery and Kitchen are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that coffee break and lunchtime arrangements are made to provide for staff.
• To maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and food hygiene in the kitchen.
• Keep up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with catering.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and COSHH.
• Assist in ensuring that the house and other areas are clean, tidy and that rooms are prepared for guests arriving.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
• Able to work hard in a physical role

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

• Experience in working in a kitchen or housekeeping team

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Andrew Boland, on 01557 820 261 during office hours.  If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.