Emplo mentPages FREE! 12 June - 25 June 2015 / Issue 342
Exciting opportunities
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Hospitality
have become available within our new in-house Operations Team.
• Distribution Assistants
Catering
Kitchen Assistant (Sedbergh):
...and many more
Tuesday to Friday: 7am to 2pm & Saturday: 6.45am to 1.45pm
Kitchen Assistant (Sedbergh):
Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 3pm & Saturday: 6.45am to 1.45pm
Kitchen Assistant (Casterton):
Monday to Thursday: 7.30am to 2.30pm & Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Domestic
Cleaning Assistant (Sedbergh): Monday to Friday: 9am to 2pm
Laundry
Laundry Assistant (Sedbergh): Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm Competitive Rates of Pay Staff Benefits Package & Contributory Pension Scheme Free Use of School Facilities No experience necessary. Full training will be provided.
Application Forms can be downloaded from the School website at www.sedberghschool.org or obtained from the Bursary by ringing 015396 20303. For child safeguarding reasons we are unable to consider CVs. Please return completed forms to the HR Department: in email (shw@sedberghschool.org), by post or by handing in a copy at the Bursary Reception. Closing Date: : Friday 26th June 2015 (Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as interviews may take place before the closing date). Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
015394 43360
Have various vacancies throughout our 5 hotels. Including: Chefs, Fitness instructor and Night porters
Crew and Café Assistants (summer jobs up to November)
For the peak summer season we will need more temporary staff to join our busy teams. We’re looking for friendly and outgoing people to assist with the smooth running of our busy operation and to ensure that our visitors have a safe and enjoyable time with us. No experience necessary - we’ll teach you what to do.
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Positions include crew to work on board our vessels and staff for ticket offices and cafés. We operate from Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside and applicants must be able to travel to one of these locations. Due to the nature of the business weekends and some evening work will be necessary. So, if you’re not afraid of a bit of hard work, can smile and be helpful to our visitors, why not request an application form or download it from our website.
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/jobs recruitment@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk CURRENTLY RECRUITING:
Pastry Chef | Commis Chef | Chef de Partie Restaurant & Bar Staff | Kitchen Porter
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a family-run hotel with a long-standing team and a friendly environment. We are looking for people that are friendly, charming, enthusiastic, well presented, with good manners, good communication skills, and good English. Positions are full time, live in or out, with 28 days paid holiday, all meals on duty provided, great subsidised local staff accommodation. Salary commensurate with experience. Crook Road, Nr Windermere LA23 3NE
015394 88818
thegilpin.co.uk/jobs
www.thegilpin.co.uk
Catey Hotel of the Year 2012-13 • VisitBritain Hotel of the Year 2011-12 • Condé Nast Johansens Country House Hotel of the Year 2013
Chef de Partie We are looking for a chef de Partie to join our fantastic team, working in our state of the art open kitchen. The position is suitable for candidates with an excellent eye for detail, who aspire to achieve high standards. In return we offer an excellent salary, an environment that will enable you to develop your product knowledge and skills, and the ability to further your career. Please telephone Stephen Dodd or Jonny Watson on
015394 36347
Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0NG Tel: 015394 36347 email: info@drunkenduckinn.co.uk www.drunkenduckinn.co.uk
The Albert
Bowness-on-Windermere We are currently looking to expand our team. We are seeking:
- Chefs De Partie - Waiting / Bar staff - Weekend staff Great rates of pay, full/part time positions available If you interested contact us by email thealbertbowness@hotmail.co.uk Or phone 015394 43241 Or pop in an ask for Paul or Charlie *********************************
We are looking for passionate and professional people to join our growing team of excellent staff, delivering a unique and inspiring experience. Our current vacancies are:
Sous Chef Pastry Chef Chef de Partie Receptionist Reservationist
one full time, one part time We offer the very best in training and personal development and look forward to hearing from people who believe they can contribute to the success of this beautiful hotel in Bowness-on Windermere. To apply, please send your CV to:
hr.belsfield@lauraashleyhotels.com Laura Ashley Hotels - The Belsfield Kendal Rd, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3EL T: 01539 442 448
Lakes Lodge Ambleside
Require a GENERAL ASSISTANT to help with the smooth running of our quality bed and breakfast. Full and part time required. Email CV’s to cath_lakeslodge@outlook.com or call 015394 31125
Applegarth Villa & Restaurant
College Road Windermere LA23 1BU
Breakfast/ Commis Chef
To prepare and cook breakfast and to assist Head Chef in evening service with starters and puddings. 7.30-11.30am and 6.00-10.00pm, 5 days per week. Please email your CV to: info@lakesapplegarth.co.uk
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Hotel & Catering coninued... Chef/Cook
Hours: Part time 18.5 hours per week on a rota basis Grade J: £17,197 - £19,163 (pro rata), £8.91 – £9.93 per hour
Holbeck Ghyll is a 30 bedroomed luxury hotel with three AA rosettes and four red stars. We are looking for the following staff:
Breakfast Chef Full or part time; flexible to suit individual. Responsible for the service of breakfast and the preparation of lounge menu and afternoon tea. 7am start.
Private Dining Chef Responsible for the preparation and service of Private Dining Set Menus to 3 rosettes standard to groups of 6 or more people. Key skills are good planning, organisation and self motivation.
Receptionist We are also looking for someone to join our Front Office team as a Receptionist. Shifts would be 8 am until 4.30pm and 1.30pm until 10pm; weekend work is required. Experience with Micros Opera would be an advantage. With all positions, evening and weekend work is essential. On site live in accommodation is available, except for the Breakfast Chef position. 28 days holiday, competitive pay rates, good gratuities, company pension contributions, excellent career progression. Please apply in confidence to Andrew McPherson, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Windermere LA23 1LU
Casual Opportunities
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated casual workers who want to provide fantastic customer service, to join our team at Brockhole café.
Catering Assistants
Customer service, basic food preparation, clearing tables, cleaning. Pay: £8.84 per hour – hours as and when required
Chef/Cook
Skilled Chef/Cooks to deliver breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and special events catering. Pay: £9.98 per hour - hours as and when required All of the above vacancies are based at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitors Centre For further details, visit our website at www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/jobs To apply for these positions, please email your CV and covering letter to: HR.services@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Moss Grove Organic
Award winning 5 star guest accommodation situated in the heart of Grasmere Require a motivated and dedicated
Part-time Housekeeper Typically hours are 10am – 3pm 3/4 days per week including weekends. Good rates of pay and can be flexible with the hours as long as the business needs are met Contact John Whalley on 015394 35251 or e-mail enquiries@mossgrove.com
Tel: 01539 432 375 Email: andrew.mcpherson@holbeckghyll.com
Cook/Baker
Part Time – Permanent Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DF Tel: 015394 43636 | www.hillthwaite.com
Sous Chef
required to join the small dedicated kitchen brigade of this family owned 34 bedroom traditional Lake District Country House Hotel. Experience in a similar establishment would be an advantage. Must be passionate about food and capable of working on own initiative with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Salary £22,000 to £24,000 dependent on experience, live in available.
Experienced Chef de Partie Salary dependant on experience.
Full-time General Assistants working 5 days per week approx, 40 hours per week, mainly split shifts in our Poets Bar and restaurant areas, salary £285 per week.
All applicants must have an outgoing personality and a very high standard of personal presentation. Please e-mail CV in the first instance to
reception@hillthwaite.com
Responsibilities include baking cakes, etc and cooking hot meals and various other items as and when required. The second part of the job will involve helping to prepare food for pre-booked outside catering orders. 16 Hours p/w (over 4 or 5 days); as a constantly expanding business there will be opportunities to work extra hours as and when required. Starting at £6.75 p/hour (12 week trial period), increasing to a salary based on performance and experience.
Catering Assistant
Full Time – Permanent Responsibilities include preparing food for pre booked orders, plus hot and cold food for on demand orders. Also general cleaning, pot washing, stock control and ordering. 37.5 Hours p/w (over 5 days); as a constantly expanding business there will be opportunities to work extra hours as and when required. Starting at £6.75 p/hour (12 week trial period), increasing to a salary based on performance and experience.
Sandwich Makers
Part Time – Permanent Responsibilities will include making pre packed sandwiches, stock control and pot washing. Flexibility is required; as we are constantly expanding, we need someone who is able to work extra hours at short notice. 9 Hours p/w (3 hours over 3 evenings) –Sun, Tues & Thurs (Flexible between 4:00pm – 9:30pm). As a constantly expanding business there will be opportunities to work extra hours as and when required. Salary: £6.75 p/hour. Please contact us for an application form and return with an accompanying letter stating brief details about yourself and why you would like to apply for this particular job vacancy and what skills & experience you would bring to the role. Tel: 01539 723303 M: 07984 026408 E: info@rbhcatering.co.uk Riverbank Hospitality Catering, 11b Dockray Hall Mill Ind Est, Kendal LA9 4RU www.rbhcatering.co.uk
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Chef de Partie Experience in other rosette kitchens is preferable. Salary range from £16k-£19k depending on experience. We require a good team player to work in the brigade of 10.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the role, please contact Jude Swan, Brockhole Café Manager on 015394 46601.
Hotel & Catering continued...
General Vacancies
THE MORTAL MAN The Mortal Man, a 17th century country inn set in a spectacular location looking down to Lake Windermere, are looking to recruit:
Full & Part-time Front of House Staff for their busy pub/restaurant. We also require
Two Kitchen Assistants
to carry out cleaning duties and basic food preparation. We offer competitive salaries and live in accommodation may be available for some of the full time positions. Send your cv in the first instance to reservations@themortalman.co.uk
Due to high levels of occupancy, we are looking to expand our team. We are looking for:
• Receptionist/ Wedding Co-ordinator • Receptionist • P/T Restaurant Staff
Uniform and meals on duty are provided. Wages dependent on experience. Live in is available. Full job descriptions and salaries are available on application. Please forward CV’s to Nicola: nicola@ryebeck.com
FOREST SHOPS MA NA GER £21,000 PER ANNUM An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to manage our Forest Shops that sit in the heart of two very beautiful landscapes at Whinlatter near Keswick and Grizedale near Hawkshead. At both shops we stock a taste of what we offer across our businesses from lifestyle and clothing to food and giftware. If you have management experience gained within a retail environment, an outgoing personality and a genuine interest in the outdoors then we’d love to hear from you. The successful applicant will have a great eye for merchandising, the ability to inspire, motivate and develop their team, be passionate about our product range and have an excellent commercial awareness. Travel between the two sites on a weekly basis will be required. Team Member positions at both Whinlatter and Grizedale are also available.
General Vacancies TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WESTMORLANDFAMILY.COM
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR Full time evening Customer Service Advisor required for a busy food retail outlet. Hours of work would be 5pm – 11.30pm Sunday to Friday, Competitive rates of pay. Main duties include taking telephone orders and dealing with e-mails & faxes. Initial training to be held on days for approx. 3 weeks Monday to Friday. Please send your CV to jimmy.hough@wmcclure.co.uk
Office Cleaner required in Grasmere on Sundays for 4 hours. High standards & reliability required for £10 an hour. Please call
07720 509687 SWEENEY BOBS BARBERS
SCHOOL CLEANER REQUIRED
We currently have a vacancy for a cleaner to work at Dean Gibson Primary School – Kendal. All regular cleaning duties to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and ensuring the school is always looking at its best. All applicants must undergo a DBS/CRB check. All training, equipment and uniform provided. £8.00 per hour, Monday—Friday (Term time), 12 ½ hours per week. Opening and closing of school will be required.
EVENING CLEANER REQUIRED
We currently have a vacancy for part time cleaner at one of our Grasmere premises. 2 hours per evening £12.00 per hour, Working Monday – Friday from 5.30pm. For more information call
01539 536 956
www.southlakesservices.com
THE DIOCESE OF CARLISLE CONFERENCE, HOLIDAY AND RETREAT CENTRE.
Estates Team Member
Rydal Hall is situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, a listed building within a designated conservation area. We are seeking to recruit an Estates Team member to work as part of our Estates and Maintenance Team for 37.5 hours per week.
are now recruiting a
Duties will include grounds and building maintenance.
Part time
We are looking for a person with experience in general maintenance and grounds work and willing to develop further. Duties to commence no later than early August 2015.
HAIRDRESSER to work in Cartmel or at our Ambleside branch. Normal working hours and good rates of pay. Please contact Phillipa on 07979 077 411 or Email:
sweeneybobsbarbers@aol.co.uk
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Scrowston, Estates Team Manager. To apply please contact: Jonathon S.M. Green. Contact details for Martin or Jonathon are: Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9LX. Tel: 015394 32050 / manager@rydalhall.org www.rydalhall.org
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General Vacancies
Office and Property Assistant The Good Life Cottage Company is a holiday cottage agency based in Elterwater. We require an assistant to join the team who can provide an excellent level of admin, customer and homeowner care, and to ensure properties are maintained at the highest levels. Must have own transport. Saturdays 9am to 5pm plus additional days as required. £8.50 per hour. View the full job description at: www.thegoodlifecottageco.co.uk/about-us/careers Closing date: 25th June 2015 To apply email CV to stay@thegoodlifecottageco.co.uk
Maintenance Engineer
We require a multi skilled person to carry out maintenance/repairs in our large portfolio of holiday cottages, within a 20 mile radius of Windermere. Useful skills could include painting and decorating, knowledge of plumbing and electrics, good DIY ability. Hours of work are 9-5 Monday to Saturday, day off in the week, out of hours on call emergency every third week until 9pm. The successful candidate must live within 10 miles of Windermere & have a full clean driving licence. Good communication skills, able to work on own initiative & be flexible with their own working hours when required will be advantageous.
Temporary Sales Receptionist
We are also looking to recruit a Temporary Sales Receptionist for our Windermere Office to offer maternity cover starting at the beginning of July. To assist in providing excellent service to our holiday cottage owners and guests. Duties include receiving visitors, answering the telephone, dealing with queries and bookings and general administration duties. The successful candidate must be friendly, helpful and able to work on own initiative. Good organisational and computing skills essential. The hours are up to 35 a week, including some Saturdays and occasional Sundays in season on a rota basis. Cumbrian Cottages offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Distribution Assistants Kendal Centre Fixed-term (approx. 6 months) Full–time 39 hour contracts Part–time 32 hour contracts 35 hour night contracts Between now and early January 2016, we need extra help in our distribution centre in Kendal. Our distribution team are responsible for picking and despatching stock against very tight deadlines for our home shopping department, our 69 retail stores throughout the UK and our overseas franchised stores. These are manual jobs, therefore you need to be able to reach and bend to pick items from shelving and pallets. You need to be conscientious and accurate, with good maths abilities and basic keyboard skills. You should be self-motivated as well as a good team player and be able to work under pressure in a fast moving environment. Roles involve operating order picking machines however full training will be given so no previous experience is required. Contracts available are full-time 39 hours (over 5 full days including one weekend day each week), part-time 32 hours (over 4 full days including one weekend day each week) and 35 hours, nights (on a 4 on 4 off rota system). Day shifts are operational between 7am-11pm every day, apart from Sunday (currently 7am-7pm). Your days and hours of work will be rota’d to include late and early shifts and we may require 6am starts as we get busier. Night shifts operate between 8.30pm-7am over 4 nights (on a 4 on, 4 off rota). Due to the nature of the equipment used, applicants need to be over 18 years of age and be available to attend a pre–employment medical examination. Please only apply if you can commit until January 2016. Please call our recruitment team at our head office in Windermere on 015394 40595 for more details and an application pack.
Closing date for receipt of applications Monday 22 June 2015 Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BQ www.lakeland.co.uk
Join us, the kitchenware people
20 days holiday (pro-rata) plus statutory bank holidays - (increases with length of service), Company Sick Pay after 3 months, Free travel insurance (4 times a year, including immediate family), 25% discounts off all cottage, lodges, parks and boats brands, Up to 30% off James Villa products (depending on the product type), 1 free week in an RCI property (worldwide), Discounts off other group brands, e.g. car hire, hotels etc. If you are interested in either of the above positions, please send current CV with covering letter to carol.king@wynvr.co.uk
Cumbria View Care Services
Providing quality care to clients in their own homes
Kendal • Windermere • Carnforth
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST (SEASONAL)
We require a full-time seasonal administrative assistant/receptionist (June to end November 2015) for our Old Park Wood Caravan Park. You should possess sound administrative and organisational skills, be able to offer flexibility, dedication to a high level of customer care and a pride in work undertaken. A sound knowledge of holiday parks and the industry is desirable. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. Please apply by email with a full CV to: Sue@holker.co.uk Or in writing to: Sue Porter, Old Park Wood Caravan Park, Holker, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PP
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CARE CO-ORDINATOR
21 hours per week – permanent position We require an individual with excellent IT, organisational and communication skills to join our dynamic office team. Using a care specific software package you will be responsible for producing weekly work schedules, assist with the management of care packages and help to maintain the smooth operation of the office. You must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced environment, be empathic, but assertive and be able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations. This is a part time position (21 hours per week) which can be worked flexibly between the hours of 9am and 5pm, although the working pattern must meet the needs of our business. The above vacancy is based at our Head Office; 16c Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN
Please call Joanne or Lisa on 01539 735694 (option 3) or email joanne@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk for further details / application pack All posts subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks (previously CRB check)
General Vacancies cont’d... Are you looking to embark on a career in the Health Care Sector or simply fancy a change? Gain knowledge and experiences expected by the teaching bodies with us! Who do we care for? We care for younger adults with a wide range of complex medical conditions including brain and spinal injuries, and long-term medical conditions. Our ongoing training and support programme does give you the ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience whilst making a difference to individuals needing your help!
Care Assistant (Residential Services) Location: Holehird, Windermere Cumbria Hours: Full or Part time and Occasional hours available Holehird is a nursing home providing care for adults with an age range from 18 upwards who have complex health needs. You will work in a friendly and informal home set in beautiful surroundings. You will be involved in working alongside a professional healthcare team in supporting people who use our services with all aspects of their daily living needs. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer comprehensive training with support. You must be willing to undertake mandatory training. We also support and encourage individuals with their personal professional development plan and further education and training is available. The home and organisation both provide excellent opportunities for career development You will be required to be flexible to a weekly rota. You will also have empathy with Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and value base. Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.
Cumbria View Care Services
Providing quality care to clients in their own homes
Kendal • Windermere • Carnforth
NIGHT TEAM CARE WORKERS Working in a team of 2 between the hours of 11pm to 7am you will be providing care to clients in the community. No previous experience is necessary as we provide full training however it is essential that you have a full UK driving license and have access to a reliable car. We have vacancies for part time (16 to 24 hrs) and full time (40 hrs). Newly revised pay rates. The above vacancy is based at our Head Office; 16c Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN
Please call Joanne or Lisa on 01539 735694 (option 3) or email joanne@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk for further details / application pack All posts subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks (previously CRB check)
Holgates Caravan Parks Ltd, Silverdale, Nr Carnforth
General Labourer Holgates require a labourer for the Silverdale area. Starting as soon as possible the duties will include moving materials and basic site duties.
Summer Seasonal Groundsman Holgates have a vacancy for a seasonal groundsman for grass cutting, strimming and all associated tasks. Would suit student. To apply please email sandy.mcintyre@holgates.co.uk or call 01524 701508
To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD3925. If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number. Closing date: Ongoing
Part Time Sales Assistant
www.leonardcheshire.org
In our Ambleside store for Saturdays or Sundays 9.30am to 5.30pm. Duties will include helping and serving customers and stock replenishment. No experience is necessary. Salary: £7.25 Per Hour. Please ring 017687 72234 to apply.
Full-time Maintenance Worker Ambleside, £ Competitive according to skills set
We are looking for a Maintenance Worker to join our small team in order to ensure that our buildings, grounds and vehicles are maintained to a high standard. The job description for this role can be found at www.brathay.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ Still interested? To check out that this role is what you are looking for, you are welcome to have an informal discussion. Please contact Dan May, Facilities Manager on 07739 646 136.
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