Do you want to join a fantastic catering team, working on a beautiful nature reserve? RSPB Leighton Moss caf??, in Silverdale, near Carnforth, is recruiting for a part-time Catering Assistant to join the team. Part-Time Catering Assistant Location: Carnforth Salary: GBP10.90 - GBP11.70 Per Hour Benefits: Pension, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata), Life Assurance Leighton Moss is a flagship RSPB reserve located in the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reserve is home to some fantastic wildlife including marsh harriers, bittern and otters. As part of the catering team you ll be at the heart of the action in the visitor centre, serving some of our visitors per year with the ethically sourced food on our menu. Your hard work in the caf?? will help us generate income which the RSPB can use to help save nature. As Catering Assistant at RSPB Leighton Moss, you will: Assist with the day to day operation of the busy Leighton Moss caf?? Work as part of a motivated and passionate team of staff and volunteers Deliver the highest standard of customer care Serve customers, handle cash and use the till system Prepare and serve high-quality food and drink Maintain stock levels Clear tables and wash up Maintain high hygiene standards and follow all food safety and cleaning guidelines Benefits: A salary set by the Living Wage Foundation - GBP10.90 - GBP11.70 per hour Opportunity to join a great team working at one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the UK; A contract that suits you; An annual volunteer day either with the RSPB or another charity of your choosing; 34 days annual leave pro-rata (including 8 bank holidays); - Included in zero-hour contracts; Career progression opportunities within Europe's largest conservation charity; 20% Discount at all RSPB retail outlets Cycle to work scheme. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Enthusiastic approach to work, Good understanding of the principals of food hygiene; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative; Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback; Working in target driven/pressured environment; Ability to work as part of a team. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of working at a caf??/bar/pub; Till operation and payment handling; Knowledge of food and food service skills; Computer skills. Additional Information The successful candidate will need to be available to work during the day. Weekend and Bank holiday working will also be essential. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 9th April 2023 We will be inviting candidates for taster shifts and further interviews as we receive applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy should sufficient applications be received. Interested? If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. No agencies please