Abernethy Gap Year

Who should apply?

We are looking for a committed Christian and hard-working team player. You will need to be friendly, welcoming, flexible and adaptable. You’ll be able to anticipate the needs of our guests and enjoy taking care of people. The job is an active one involving lifting, carrying, bed-making and lots of time on your feet, so you’ll need to have plenty of energy too!

Generally GAP year’s start in September each year, however there may be flexibility on this so get in touch to find out more.

The role – key tasks

Kitchen

· Creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

· Assisting with the preparation and serving of food to guests and staff members

· Organising and operating the servery/wash-up in an efficient manner

· Ensuring that the Dining Room, Servery and Kitchen are kept clean and tidy

· Maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene in the kitchen, providing training to team members where necessary

· Keeping up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with food hygiene

· Communicating with the Food Services Manager as and when problems arise

House

· Carrying out cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure that the Centre and Self-catering properties remain clean and tidy and function correctly

· Assisting with ensuring that the house and other areas are clean and tidy and that rooms are prepared for guests arriving

· Being responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others in the day-to-day carrying out of your duties, all within the parameters of your training and the exercise of common sense

· Communicate with the Housekeeper as and when problems arise

· Taking part in our Christian programme, attending team meetings and devotional times, helping host events, serving our guests and being an Ambassador for Abernethy

What experience and qualities are we looking for?

Essential

· Have a growing Christian faith

· A positive Christian role model for both guests and staff

· A warm, friendly and collaborative approach

· Able to problem-solve and think creatively

· Excellent communication skills

· Can work under pressure to deadlines, in a calm and efficient manner

· Motivated, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative

· Willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

Good to know

· It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith

· As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure

Benefits

· Living and working as part of a Christian community in a beautiful rural location

· Accommodation in a shared house and full-board provided (if required)

· Monthly allowance

· Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, increases with length of service)

· Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment

· Opportunities to take an active role within the life of local churches and Christian youth work

· Training and development opportunities

· Attendance at our inspiring annual Team Gathering

· Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Dave Crudgington, Operations Director, on 01557 820261 during office hours (please leave a voicemail if we aren’t able to answer) or email recruitment@abernethy.org.uk.