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Manager for Cafe/Juice-bar Crew / Ticket Sales / Café Assistants
015394 43360
(fixed term mid-March - November)
The summer season operates from the end of March to November and there will be a range of positions available for this busy time. 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 experience with us. No experience necessary - we’ll teach you what to do. Available positions include crew to work on board our vessels in the coffee shops, bars and to check passenger tickets. We also require staff for ticket offices, cafés, shops, information centres and the Bowness road train including PCV licenced drivers. 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. Positions are available at Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Due to the nature of the business, weekends and some evening work will be necessary.
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/jobs recruitment@windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
We are a fast moving and forward thinking food wholesaler that is amongst the “1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2016”. Based in Windermere, we are now recruiting for the following positions:
Telephone Sales / Customer Service Advisor (Maternity Cover)
You will be required to be proactive in outbound telephone selling in order to maximize sales value and profitability across our existing customer base whilst also reacting to incoming telephone calls by offering a high level of customer support. The role demands that you are professional, computer literate and have excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Part Time, 5pm – midnight, Fri & Sun + other days to be discussed.
The Little Green is looking for the perfect person to manage and develop our little cafe/juice bar in Ulverston. The right person will have a love of fresh, innovative food; be hard working, reliable, enthusiastic and friendly. You’ll be responsible for the operation and day to day running of the cafe and our little team; with good management and catering skills and ideally current food and hygiene qualifications. Find us on Facebook @littlegreenjuicycafe Enquiries and CV’s to: admin@littlegreenulverston.co.uk
FORD PARK ULVERSTON
Nursery Horticulture Trainee/Apprenticeship Full or part time positions considered To support the development of a new herbaceous nursery in our wonderful 8 acre community park.
THE COACH HOUSE CAFÉ
Apprentice Chef Min 30 hours To work alongside our successful team at The Coach House Cafe and Bistro, using fresh ingredients from our kitchen garden and local producers. Please send a CV & covering letter to Alison Cotton Hospitality Manager, Ford Park, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7JP or call 01229 581666 for more information www.ford-park.org.uk
Nightshift Order Picker
The role consists of picking orders and loading them on to our fleet of delivery vehicles for next day delivery throughout the North West.
3.5t / 7.5t C1 Multi Drop Delivery Driver
We are looking for candidates who have good geographical knowledge, experience in driving and delivering. Candidates must be conscientious, have a very keen eye for detail and ideally come from a fresh fruit and veg or catering background. You will need the ability to work under pressure as well as being customer focused. It is essential the candidate applying for the 7.5t Delivery Driver position has a valid C1 driving licence as well as 7.5t driving experience. All positions are available on a full time basis but part time can also be considered. Previous applicants need not apply. Please send your CV to jobs@wmcclure.co.uk
Limefitt Holiday Park Limefitt is a 5-Star Holiday Park based in the beautiful Valleys of Troutbeck. The Park is delighted to be recruiting for the upcoming Holiday Season. We have a range of positions available, including
Accommodation Cleaners, Holiday Sales Advisors, Bar and Kitchen Staff, Chef, Catering Manager, Administration Assistant.
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Part time and flexible hours are available, as well as some live-in Accommodation if required. For further information, please contact the team at Limefitt on 015394 32564 today!
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Hotel & Catering
Bar/ Kitchen person wanted to join the Britannia family. Ideally you will have experience in both areas, and be fluent in English. Great rate of pay. 40-45 hours per week, some split shifts. Live out only, no live in available. For more information please call Andy on 015394 37210 or send CV’s to info@britinn.co.uk
Bowness on Windermere
Front of House and Admin Assistant If you are outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic and well presented, we are looking for someone to join our team in reception and front of house. You must have good communication and computer skills and be customer orientated as you will be responsible for reservations via the phone and also working with web and 3rd party reservations.
General Assistant Also required, working in housekeeping, restaurant and other general duties. Both positions are Full Time over a 5 day week, and include weekends and evenings. For more information call us on 015394 46226 and ask for Maggie or Linda or e-mail your C.V. to info@burnhow.co.uk
Could you work for us? Following a £1m refurbishment, we are looking for experienced, passionate & service focused team members across all departments to join us. If you think you have go what it takes to make a difference, then apply today for one of our exciting vacancies;
Front Office Team Members Food & Beverage Team Members Chefs – all levels Email your CV to Stefan Rae, General Manager Stefan@squirehotels.co.uk
Full/part time
General Assistant required for Guest House in Windermere.
Part-time Staff required Based in Elterwater, near Ambleside. For more information please call 015394 37755 Or email; ged@elterwatercafe.com
Red Dragon Pub Kirkby Lonsdale
Experienced & enthusiastic
Chef
& Full and part time
Duties usually include breakfast service, housekeeping and dealing with guests, therefore applicants must be able to speak good English, and be friendly and outgoing.
Bar/Waiting on staff
This is over a five day period and does include weekends and Bank Holidays, however there is some flexibility in hours for the right applicant(s).
Excellent rates of pay for the right people.
Remuneration is £8.00 an hour For more information please contact Philippa on 015394 42110
required.
Contact Sonja or Keith on
015242 71205
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Catering Manager
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 37 hrs per week Location: Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LJ Salary: Circa £30,000, with optional benefits for the right candidate We have a fantastic opportunity to lead the catering team at our 330,000 visitor attraction at Brockhole on Windermere. With 3 on site catering outlets and expansion plans in mind, this is a great opportunity to showcase your talent, whilst living and working in a stunning environment. What are you waiting for? Come and join us! You will be accountable for the leadership and commercial delivery of the catering operation at Brockhole. As well as the café, lakeshore cabin, Brockhole bites and seasonal popups you will be responsible for catering for corporate and private bookings and events. This is a significant opportunity for you to grow and develop the current offerings at a prestige location, eagerly anticipated to be a World Heritage attraction from July 2017. You will be responsible for leading the catering team in a fast paced operation that is open seven days a week approximately 1000-1900 in the season, ensuring they deliver a friendly and excellent service experience to a diverse range of customers.
Aphrodites Lodge Bowness on Windermere
Head Housekeeper (Salary 23K) • Assistant Head Housekeeper •
Previous experience and Driving licence preferred. Competitive rates of pay. Daytime only - no evenings. Full time positions working 5 days out of 7. Further details please email victoria@aphroditeslodge.co.uk
The ideal candidate will be currently working as a manager in a similar sized operation with proven commercial awareness and a sound knowledge of financial and business practices within the catering industry. We require someone who is ambitious and keen to deliver results at pace. You will need to be educated to degree level or NVQ level 5 in a relevant field such as hospitality or have demonstrable experience. You also need to have a sound knowledge of Health & Safety / Food hygiene issues connected with a café operation. If you have what it takes to play a lead role in managing a fast paced catering operation, then we want to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20 February 2017. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
Chef
Hours: 37 hrs per week – Full Time rota over 7 days Location: Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LJ Salary: £25,000 Do you want to make a name for yourself? We are reinventing our catering operation at Brockhole on Windermere. Do you want to be part of this transformation? With an existing visitor base of over 300,000 per annum, we are looking for a talented Chef who alongside the new Catering Manager will deliver high quality locally sourced food across 3 Catering outlets at the beautiful Brockhole on Windermere site, drawing in our visitors to sample a taste of the Lake District. Brockhole is home to the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre; fingers crossed…. soon to become a World Heritage Visitor Centre from July 2017! We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef. As a small team operating over a 7 day operation (c.1000 – 1700 in the season) we have big ideas for growth. Brockhole is a taste of the lakes discovery centre from adrenaline action to cultural relaxation and stimulation. We have something for everyone. You can help grow that team through running your kitchen and delivering fantastic, high quality Cumbrian brunches, lunches, afternoon teas and event catering. Our ideal candidate will be a qualified Chef with experience in running a kitchen including creating imaginative menus using local and seasonal produce, creating weekly, monthly and annual menu planners to incorporate seasonal changes. You will have a passion for excellence and have sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene legislation associated with a catering environment as well as all procedures and processes associated with running a kitchen. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on on Friday 3 March 2017. Interviews will be held on on a date TBC.
For an informal discussion about either of the above positions, please contact Juliet Hoggar, Head of Commercial Services, on 07824 498191. For more details on how to apply, please visit our website www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/jobs
Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DF Tel: 015394 43636 | www.hillthwaite.com
Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager General Assistants Are you an enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly individual looking for a rewarding job in Windermere? We are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Bar and Restaurant Manager as well as General Assistants to join our friendly front of house team. Competitive rates of pay and training available. Experience in similar roles are desirable and use of EPOS till system - however excellent training can be provided if required for the right candidates. You will need to be friendly, presentable and hard working with an ability to offer fantastic customer service. Spoken English is a must and we currently do not have any live-in accommodation available. Closed for Christmas. 28 Days paid holiday entitlement. Meals on Duty. Friendly family run hotel.
Please email your cv to reception@hillthwaite.com for the attention of Edward Myers
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applicants from all sectors of society. If you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the job, we will interview you.
Cafe Assistant Required for Waterhead Coffee Shop, Ambleside.
Coffee Bar Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9DJ
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Experienced Chef/Cook required
Full or Part-time, good rates of pay and a friendly atmosphere. Experience helpful however training will be provided. Please apply to Richard or Jane richardgreaves9@googlemail.com or 07540 232376
Full Time Position Days only- no split shifts Tel 07786398046 for more details
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Sous Chef & Chef de Partie P/T Waiting & Bar Staff Restaurant Manager Good rates of pay, negotiable dependent on experience. Please contact Paul on 015394 43443 or 0782 581 1624 or email paulwebster73@aol.co.uk
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HOLEHIRD
PART OF THE LEONARD CHESHIRE ORGANISATION
LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT CARE STAFF REQUIRED HOLEHIRD HAS BEEN AWARDED OUTSTANDING RATINGS BY THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSIONERS (CQC) Holehird has been providing care for younger adults with life changing medical conditions for nearly sixty years. We care for the younger adult with complex medical conditions such as brain and spinal injuries, and long-term medical conditions. If you would like to join our Care Team in helping to provide care and support please get in touch with us. In addition to having a rewarding vocation you will receive training, guidance and support whilst working in a warm and friendly environment. Our magnificent mansion which is currently undergoing refurbishments provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals to attain knowledge and experience which is generally required by the universities prior to studies being undertaken in the care profession such as general nursing, midwifery or even medicine.
• WE OFFER AN ATTRACTIVE HOURLY RATE OF PAY (ABOVE THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE). • ACCOMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME STAFF. • GENEROUS HOLIDAY ALLOWANCE. • PENSION SCHEME • HEALTH BENEFITS OCCASIONAL HOUR CONTRACTS (bank work) is also available at an enhanced rate of pay). To find out more about the work we do, look online at: www.holehirdcarehome.co.uk or contact us on 015394 42500 to arrange for an informal look around or for an interview. Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.
Ann House - Ann Street, Kendal LA9 6AA Ann House provides specialist placements for individuals with varying degrees of a learning disability who may also present needs which are complex and challenging. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic team to deliver a high quality service. Competitive rates apply. Available posts:
First Level Nurses (RMN/RNLD/RGN)
Full time, Part Time or Bank staff for Days and Nights with hourly rates from £13.50-15.00 per hour depending on experience.
Full time Preceptorship for newly qualified Nurses £12 per hour rising to £13.50 once preceptorship is complete. (Usually complete within 4-6 months.
Full time Occupational Therapist 40 hours per week. Salary £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Healthcare Support Workers
Full-time/part-time/bank for Days and Nights with hourly rates from £8-£9.00 per hour.
Kitchen Assistant
24 hours per week. Hourly rate £7.75.
To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD4756. If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number.
Please contact Michael Neville (Registered Manager) for further information or Annette Dale (Administrator) for an Application Form on 01539 730551. Please visit our website: www.handscp.co.uk (to download application form)
Stricklandgate House 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU
Self Employed Carer
Caretaker/Cleaner
required with experience of full personal care, use of hoists etc, to care for a man with progressive MS living in the family home.
Registered Charity No. 1027444
Presentable and reliable person required to join a small dedicated team ensuring public areas and offices are cleaned to a high standard, setting up and catering for meetings and possibly light maintenance jobs. Minimum 11 hours over two evenings per week (Weds/Thurs) with more hours available to provide cover. Flexibility expected. Hourly Pay Rate: £8.12 and generous holiday package. For full job/person spec. please contact the Centre Manager on 01539-742601. Applications by CV with covering letter plus two work-related references should be sent to the above address. Closing date: 20th February 2017
10 hours by negotiation, £13 per hour. Car driver essential as client likes to get out and about in his wheel chair accessible vehicle. Contact 07949216792 for more information
HARTLAND HOUSE Milnthorpe
IS RECRUITING FOR:
CARE ASSISTANTS VARIOUS HOURS AVAILABLE INCLUDING BANK (NVQ 2 PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
HOURLY RATE: £7.91
& UPLIFT FOR NVQ QUALIFICATIONS THE HOURLY RATE WILL BE INCREASED AFTER SUCCESSFUL 3 MONTH PROBATIONERY PERIOD TRAINING AND FULL SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN. UNIFORMS & MEALS PROVIDED
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FOR MORE INFO PLEASE RING 015395 62251 & SPEAK TO MARK HARROP or JACKIE WEATHERILL or email: abbeyfield@hartlandhouse.co.uk CLOSING DATE: 24TH FEBRUARY 2017
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Cumbria View Care Services Providing quality care to clients in their own homes
Temporary Part Time
Property Valuer
To be considered for this post you must have a proven track record in Estate Agency Sales. A positive, energetic ‘can do’ approach that enjoys a busy environment is essential. You will need to be able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail and be a clear problem solver. Working 3 days a week and occasional Saturdays for 3 months, this position could become permanent. To apply please forward CV and covering letter to: Katherine Mackenzie, Branch Manager, Arnold Greenwood Estate Agents, 8 & 10 Highgate, Kendal LA9 4SX e-mail: kmackenzie@arnoldgreenwood.co.uk Closing Date 20h February 2017
Kendal
For more details and information on how to apply please see our website www.wordsworth.org.uk
Lettings Administrator (Temp) Kendal (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for friendly, reliable, honest and caring people to join our existing teams in the South Lakes area. Our minimum hourly rate is £7.80 (weekdays) and £8.00 on a weekend and we pay TRAVEL time and MILEAGE. Our vacancies are permanent and can be full time or part time. We have vacancies in the following teams:
Kendal/Burneside Milnthorpe/Arnside Carnforth/Silverdale
As you will be providing care to clients in their own homes it is essential that you have a full driving licence (valid to drive in the UK) and have access to a reliable car.
We also have vacancies on our NIGHT TEAM Please call for further details!
Contact our friendly team on (01539) 735694, apply on-line at admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk, or pop into our office at 16c Market Place, Kendal for an informal chat (we are next door to Nina’s Café in the Market Place).
www.cumbriaviewcare.com BOOKKEEPER/ PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR An exciting opportunity has arisen at Davis & Bowring’s new offices. This is a full time position and would suit someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and likes the challenge of working to deadlines. Bookkeeper: This position is situated within an already established team of bookkeepers looking after the accounts of our clients. The role is varied but will require knowledge of Sage Line 50 (Accounts and Payroll), excel spreadsheets, sales ledger, VAT returns and all aspects of financial reporting.
For more details please email: support@hackney-leigh.co.uk
Administrator/ Negotiator
A full time position has become available in our busy Ambleside office. Experience of estate agency would be useful though not essential. We require a candidate who must be an excellent people person, flexible, positive, computer literate, confident, able to work both individually and as part of a team. Local knowledge and driving licence would be preferable. Good telephone manner whilst also happy to interact face to face with the public.
Carnforth
And we are looking for new people to join our teams, experienced or not, it really doesn’t matter; it’s more about you as a person and having the desire to care for others.
Our Kendal office is seeking a full time Lettings Administrator for a period up to 6 months to support our lettings team. Ideally to start as soon as possible and whilst not essential, previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous. However, excellent IT skills and strong organisational skills are required as is the ability to multi-task, be confident in all communications (oral and written) and have meticulous attention to detail. Closing Date: 17 / 02 / 2017
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At Cumbria View Care Services we really do care about our Home Support Carers. We go the extra mile to make sure that our Home Support Carers feel valued, respected and appreciated for the fabulous care and support that they deliver to our many clients; the type of care that we all want for our own families!
£7.20 per hour | Flexible Hours and Start Dates
We want to create a place that is inspiring for all, so if you are positive, flexible and ready to learn new things we would love you to join our team.
Windermere
Do you want to work for a company who really care?
Seasonal Visitor Experience Assistants Working as part of our visitor welcome team in our shop you will help visitors access our site which includes museum, historic property and collection. You will provide a friendly and engaging welcome to the public, ensuring their visit is as memorable as it can be.
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5 days per week + alternative Saturday’s. Competitive salary. Closing date 24th February 2017 Please send your CV to s.walker@fineandcountry-lakes.co.uk
To get your job advert in Employment Pages please call: 015394 44965 or email: mail@employment-pages.co.uk
Property Manager Administrator: This position will be working for the land department using our current program Property Manager. The successful applicant will work alongside land agents and provide them with the necessary communication for the application of Notices, utilising and maintaining a system for important dates, making sure all checks with regards to tenancies have been carried out and updating of Property Manager. This role would require someone who is happy to work as part of a team but to lead their own work load. Please apply in writing, including a current up to date CV to Kim Bradshaw, Office Manager, Davis & Bowring, Lane House, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Via Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2AE or by email kim.bradshaw@davis-bowring.co.uk estate agents 015242 74445 sales@davis-bowring.co.uk
land agents 015242 74440 land@davis-bowring.co.uk
sporting agents 015242 71151 sporting@davis-bowring.co.uk
www.davis davisdavis-bowring.co.uk bowring.
The Nail and Beauty Salon in Bowness is recruiting! We are looking for an experienced
Nail Technician
- qualified in level 2 & 3. The Candidate must be confident with acrylic and hard gel plus experienced in sculpting. We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and good time keeper who has exceptional customer service skills. Flexible hours and competitive rates of pay plus sale commission opportunities. Please contact the salon on 015394 44554, or send your cv to The Nail and Beauty Salon, 20 Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AP
20 Great questions to ask in interviews
Volunteers Wanted
Are you caring and compassionate? Are you a good listener? Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare?
We need people who can provide support as Peer Mentors (1-to-1 support) and help out at our Drop-ins in Kendal, Grange, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Milnthorpe. Or maybe you can give some time more occasionally? If so, maybe getting involved in our community fundraising efforts would suit you better? Contact Freddie van Gulik for further details, stating which area you are interested in: 01539 740 591 / 07715 666 414 / fvangulik@slmind.org
What questions should I ask in an interview? “So, is there anything you’d like to ask us…” Boy do those words strike fear into the hearts of most people! It’s the end of the interview and now it’s your turn to ask a few smart questions to impress them – but what to ask? Do NOT start asking about holiday/ vacation, or the finer details of the salary arrangements, instead ask questions that show how keen you are to work there and develop in the role. Below are 20 great questions to ask at the end of your interview – I hope you find them helpful. The Top Twenty So here,you go, 20 great questions to ask during your interview. Please do NOT ask all 20 at once, 2 or 3 should be fine – 4 maximum. Make sure that you only ask questions that could not have been answered by better research prior to the interview. Also please don’t repeat them verbatim, word them in a style that you’re comfortable with. How is the team I’d be joining viewed by the rest of the organisation? How is success measured in this job? Who are the key decision makers/ departments I’ll need to be working in partnership with, and how would you describe them?
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What would you say are the top 3 priorities for someone taking this job? Why did the previous person leave/ how did the position become available? What opportunities are there for structured learning and development? If I were offered this role, what could I be doing before my start date to ensure I hit the ground running? What’s the most important thing I could do to make a positive impact within the first 3 months? What would you say are the biggest challenges this company is currently facing? What are the opportunities for promotion within the organisation?
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Why are you recruiting externally for this role? What’s the make up of the team I’d be joining in terms of experience and qualifications? What would you describe as being the biggest frustrations I’d face in this role? Who would I be reporting directly to and how long have they been in post? How are the targets set and would I have any input into that process? How do you see the role developing? Have there been any recent restructures? And, if so, how did they affect the team I’d be joining? Who do you see as the organisations main competitors and what differentiates you from them? Is there anything I’ve said, or not said, that has given you any concerns as to whether I can do this job? Good luck! So there you go, 20 great questions to ask during your interview. Now there’s no excuse to be tongue tied at the end of the interview. Beth Pipe is a Learning and Development Professional and freelance writer. You can find more of her professional work here: bethpipe.hubpages.com/ You can also follow her at @cumbrianrambler on Twitter.
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