Seasonal Tearoom Catering Assistants
Based in our Goathland Station 

We are looking for Weekend Staff. Shifts earliest start 8.30am to latest 5pm.

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Working 1 or 2 days on a weekend and a possibility of extra shifts during the week. Our main Season operates from 20 March until 3 November 2024. This is a Fixed Term post until 3 November 2024.

Do you have experience working in a fast-paced catering environment? Are you interested in delivering exceptional customer service? Would you like to join our friendly Tearoom Team, offering a first-class visitor experience to our customers, whilst working at one of Britain’s most popular Heritage Railways?

Yes... Then this could be the job for you!

You will;

• Assist in all aspects of food preparation and service to visitors and working members of the NYMR in a friendly, professional & profitable manner.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the premises, to clean and wipe tables & keep the tearoom clean and well stocked.
• Follow all health & safety procedures, ensuring good food hygiene practices are adhered to at all times, ensuring the tearoom retains its level 5 food standard rating.

Person Specification criteria;

Essential

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate level 2 or above.
• Own transport is required for due to location.
• To be friendly, hardworking and trustworthy.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team with excellent self-motivation.
• Due to the busy nature of the tearoom the candidate must be able to work under pressure in this physically demanding role.
• Flexible approach to work & hours - weekends and Bank Holidays are standard working days.
• Must be available to work over school holidays and NYMR special events- steam gala’s, war weekend, Santa specials etc.

Desirable

• Experience in a professional catering/kitchen operation.
• Recognized practical catering qualification.
• A sound knowledge of food preparation and service.
• Cash handling & cashing up experience, although full training will be given.

If you would like any further information please e-mail Kathryn Watson, Catering Manager, [email protected]  

Closing date: Once enough applicants have been received to fill all positions - Don't Delay, apply Today!