Hostel / Catering Assistant

EXPERIENCE HOSTELLING. EXPERIENCE SCOTLAND. HOSTELLING SCOTLAND.

Reference Code: LLMD19211

Position: Hostel/Catering Assistant

Location: Loch Lomond Youth Hostel, Auchendennan, Arden, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 3RA

Salary Details: £6.08 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours per week (SYHA reserves the right to ask you to change your normal hours of work, whether temporarily or permanently, according to the needs of the business and it is a condition of your contract of employment that you agree to any such request when reasonably made.)

Contract: Fixed term, from 12/Mar/12 until 30/Sep/12

Accommodation: Live-out, however live in available on request; note small weekly charge applies.

The Scottish Youth Hostels Association (SYHA Hostelling Scotland) is Scotland’s largest network of tourist hostels, with around 60 locations spread across the country. We are currently seeking to appoint a Hostel/Catering Assistant to provide a high standard of guest care for the coming season within our Loch Lomond Youth Hostel to undertake general catering duties.

The main responsibilities of this position include basic food preparation, washing & tidying up, food hygiene and serving. The role also involves some general hostel assistant duties including shift cleaning, etc. Suitable candidates will have previous experience within the hospitality industry with catering/ food preparation experience, a basic food hygiene certificate, face-to-face customer contact experience and computer literacy.

The provision of customer service during busy times can be demanding. Flexibility and adaptability as well as a can-do attitude and the ability to work under pressure will be an important attribute of the candidate.

It is not essential, but applications will be considered favourably from candidates who have worked in the hospitality industry, with an understanding of more than one language, a good knowledge of the local and surrounding area to be able to deliver first class guest information and help with travel planning as well as giving our guests inspiration on how to make the most of their stay in the area.

If you think you have the skills and experience to match our demanding requirements please apply now.

Closing Date: 25/Feb/12

Please note SYHA operates a policy where as only successful applicants will be contacted. Candidates who have not received written confirmation within two weeks of the closing date for the position should then consider themselves unsuccessful.

SYHA has a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity