Seasonal Job Opportunity Aboard Paddle Steamer Waverley

We are seeking to appoint a 2nd Cook to join our onboard catering team for Waverley’s 2026 season (May – October). The successful candidates will live aboard Waverley to work in the galley to assist the Chief Cook provide meals for crew and passengers. You will strive to provide a high quality service to both passengers and crew.

Waverley is crewed with both a Chief and Second Cook with both positions flexible in terms of work and leave patterns or to join for the season with shorter leave spells. Waverley is normally berthed each evening with crew free time once the passenger sailing has been completed.

This is an exciting opportunity to work aboard this unique vessel. We would welcome applicants who have experience in a similar role on other vessels. In return a competitive daily rate of pay will be offered.

Ideally Candidates will Possess:

• Merchant Shipping STCW Certificates:
  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
  • Elementary First Aid (EFA)
  • Security Awareness (SA)
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
• ENG1 Medical issued by relevant UK Authority or recognised equivalent

• Right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position please send a CV with covering letter to info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday February 5, 2026.

Cafe Assistant

Our café has one of the best views in the town! Because of this, we welcome hundreds of people a week meaning you’ll have a vitally important role to play. You’ll help the catering team to deliver high quality service and you’ll work hard to ensure that our visitors have a fantastic experience.

You will provide a warm welcome and have a helpful attitude. You’ll quickly develop an understanding of all our products and ingredients and be able to promote the café’s special offers. Alongside other team members, keep the café clean, up to our high standard, as well as serving customers quickly, efficiently and promoting our Charity while doing so.

For more details and a full job description please click here.

Full and part-time hours available, weekday and weekend availability required.

To apply: Tell us why you are keen to work with us in a covering letter and attach your CV. Please send both to info@seabird.org.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough suitable applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

At our GLO Café on Gresty Road, we serve a variety of speciality beverages, fresh sandwiches and hot food to the public and people using our Conference rooms. The Café offers residents at Gresty Road an opportunity for volunteering placements, learning many of the skills necessary for gaining employment in the hospitality sector.

We are recruiting a Café Assistant for Monday to Fridays to ensure that

• To keep the kitchen and café area clean and tidy
• To wash up pots and pans in the kitchen area
• Assist Café Chefs with food preparation in busy periods

This post is for permanent contract, 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday); shifts are 11am to 2pm. The pay is £12.61 per hour.

To apply, go to this link: https://form.jotform.com/260083466123351

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 30th January 2026 and interviews will take place week beginning 2nd February 2026

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January 2026

DAY SERVICES – COOK – JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Salary:

Day Centre – Cook

£22,932 (pro rata) plus benefits (Salary will increase to £24,479
from 1 April in line with the new Real Living Wage.)

Hours of Work:

25 hours per week (Mon- Fri 9am to 2pm)

Location:

The Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth PH1 3BD

Contract Type:

Permanent

Responsible to:

Registered manager for the Day Centre

Responsible for:

No Direct Reports but may coach volunteers.

About PKAVS

PKAVS is a long-standing local charity, rooted in Perth & Kinross since 1972. We exist to help
people  flourish  and  communities  thrive.  Every  day,  we  walk  alongside  those  we  support,
helping them feel connected, valued, and able to shape the things that matter in their lives and
communities.
At  PKAVS,  you’ll  join  an  inclusive  and  supportive  team  culture  built  on  compassion,
togetherness, honest communication, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.
When you work with us, you become part of something meaningful - helping to create a place
where everyone has the chance to live a fulfilled life.

Make a real difference through food!

As our Cook, you'll use your skills to bring joy, comfort and great meals to the people we
support every day. If you love cooking, enjoy creating warm, welcoming experiences, and
want your work to genuinely brighten someone’s day, this could be the perfect role for you.

What makes this role great for you:

✓  No evenings, split shifts or weekends - enjoy a fantastic work-life balance.
✓  Freedom to use your creativity and design your own menus.
✓  A warm, supportive team who value good food and good people.
✓  Our kitchen is well

equipped and organised, giving you the space to work efficiently

and enjoyably. We provide all tools, equipment and support you need to succeed.

✓  A role where your cooking truly enhances someone’s wellbeing.

‑

Plus, you’ll enjoy a great range of benefits:
✓  Generous 7-week holiday allowance.
✓  Enhanced company sick pay.
✓  Pension scheme contribution.
✓  Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing.

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DAY SERVICES – COOK – JOB DESCRIPTION

✓  Blue Light Card discounts.
✓  Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
•  Ongoing training and development opportunities

The role

Our Day Service gives unpaid carers a much-needed break, while those who attend enjoy a
warm, welcoming space to socialise and support their wellbeing.

As our Cook, you’ll run a friendly, well-equipped kitchen and create delicious, nutritious meals
that people look forward to. You’ll have the freedom to plan varied menus, bring your ideas,
and cook with purpose - knowing your food makes a meaningful difference every day.

With no weekend or evening shifts, this is a stable and rewarding daytime role. You’ll oversee
the full running of the kitchen, preparing and serving a three-course lunch for up to 20 people,
Monday  to  Friday,  helping  to  create  a  homely  atmosphere  where  good  food  brings  people
together.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

✓  Create varied, seasonal and nutritious menus with plenty of room for creativity.

✓  Cook and serve high

quality three

course lunches for up to 20 people.

✓  Ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, and welcoming.

‑

‑

✓  Manage stock, ordering and budgets with support from the team.

✓  Support and guide volunteers in the kitchen.

✓  Chat with clients and help create a homely, friendly atmosphere.

✓  Support occasional special events (e.g., celebrations, coffee mornings).

✓  Maintain required food safety and kitchen records.

Person specification

Competency
Qualifications
and
experience

Skills and
Knowledge

Definition
A recognised catering qualification.

First Aid certificate.
Food Hygiene Certificate.
Proven experience in a catering or kitchen
environment.
Ability to use initiative, organise own workload
and work unsupervised.

Essential  Desirable

✓

✓
✓

✓

✓

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DAY SERVICES – COOK – JOB DESCRIPTION

Ability to support clients with physical and/or
mental disabilities in a caring and empathetic
manner.
Experience of supervising or supporting
volunteers.
Practical awareness of Health and Safety
legislation, including food hygiene.

Knowledge and understanding of stock control,
planning, working on a budget, and other
administrative procedures required in running
the day services kitchen.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g.,
Word, Outlook, etc.

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

If you’re compassionate, friendly, and empathetic - and you’re reliable, punctual, and happy
working both independently and as part of a team - then this could be the perfect role for you.
If you love cooking and want to make a positive difference in your community, we’d love to
hear from you!

Additional Information

Employer:

Location of Work:

Responsible To:

Responsible for:

Probation:

...

Day Centre Cook

Published on 17 September 2025 08:52 AM

SALARY SCALE: £8913 (£25,368 FTE)  

HOURS:13 hours per week (Monday & Wednesday) 8:00am - 2.30pm

PURPOSE: To prepare and cook a nutritious and cost-effective meal for up to 35 people per day at our Day Centre. 

Please send any completed application forms or questions you may have about the role to vicky.fowler@ageukbped.org.uk

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Routes to Work South

Are you looking for an organisation where you can make a difference? Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated and have excellent customer service skills?  If so, we would like to hear from you!

WHO ARE WE?

Routes to Work South are committed to working with partner agencies to deliver a flexible, accessible, client-centred service that will support local people who are unemployed to progress and sustain employment, support local employers, and link opportunity and need.

An award-winning company, we are committed to reducing poverty whilst continuing to play a key role in the delivery of South Lanarkshire Council’s employability strategy and the delivery of various services funded through Scottish Government’s No one Left Behind (NOLB) and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLE?

As Café Supervisor you will lead and motivate team members to achieve high standards of performance, whilst providing a professional, friendly, and efficient service to Cook and Learn Community Café customers. In addition, you will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Health and Safety Standards ensuring the café operates smoothly and efficiently day to day.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent planning organisational and problem-solving skills, be motivated and enthusiastic and have a current REHIS qualification and a minimum of 3 years previous experience working in a supervisory role.

Main Aims & Duties:

• Identify opportunities to actively market, promote and develop Cook and Learn Community Café.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure cost effective purchasing, maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required.
• Oversee the daily café operations to ensure high standards of Health & Safety regulations, company policies and best practice.
• Support, lead and motivate team members to deliver excellent customer service while working in partnership with the Training provider to provide support to all trainees.
• To provide an efficient and effective kitchen and front of house service to customers, understanding their needs and requirements, working to exceed these wherever possible.
• Assisting with the preparation of and the serving of all meals and beverages to customers.
• To demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, committed, and flexible attitude towards customers and other team members, recognising the importance and benefits of effective team working.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards always at front counter area and in kitchen
• Handle cash, card payments, and daily till reconciliations and keep accurate financial and administrative records.
• Assist in staff scheduling and supervise closure of the café and associated tasks.
• Always deliver and maintain a quality service in line with RTWS Customer Service Standards Policy and Procedures

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Posting Detail Information

• To assist in ensuring that in all aspects of work, New Start Highland’s values, policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner.
• To maintain confidentiality.
• To liaise with staff, volunteers, service users and the general public in a courteous manner that promotes a positive image and upholds the company reputation.
• To always maintain safe systems of work ensuring quality of service and all relevant Health and Safety and hygiene regulations are consistently delivered.
• To communicate clearly and effectively with other members of the team and the general public.

• • Deliver front-of-house duties including customer service, till operation, order taking, barista skills, table service and hygiene protocols.
• Work alongside young trainees during café shifts, providing daily support and encouragement.
• Ensure a warm, inclusive, and welcoming café environment for customers and trainees.
• Maintain daily front-of-house operations including cleanliness, customer flow, and service quality.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and support staff to create a seamless training and customer experience.
• Any other duties appropriate to post

There are 32 days annual leave per year inclusive of public holidays rising to 35 days after five years’ service. There will be an opportunity to participate in a contributory pension scheme.

• Knowledge of customer service standards and health & hygiene regulations

• Relevant qualifications in hospitality, customer service, or training

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Passionate about youth development, inclusion, and social impact.

• Experience in a front-of-house or customer-facing hospitality role.

• Previous experience of maintaining accurate records / documentation.

• Positive, patient, and adaptable, with good organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain good humour and remain focused under pressure.
• Smart and presentable appearance.
• Team mind set.
• Good time keeping.
• Accountable and responsible.
• Initiative and common sense.

• Ability to relate to people and form and develop constructive relationships at all levels.
• Solution Focused.

Job Specifics

• Reference No:SD020
• Location: Glasgow City Centre
• Hours:Part Time (25 hours)
• Salary: up to £12.56 D.O.E
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Work life balance, development and progression within the kitchen environment.

Job Overview

Our client is currently recruiting a Kitchen Team Member in their Glasgow City Centre Hotel. Working 25 hours per week.

Immediate start, no chef experience needed.

Benefits include:

Training and support: We’ve got the user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens and beyond.

Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off our rooms and 25% off meals in our Restaurants.

Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.

Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary breakfast for 2 when you join them.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Prepare, Cook and Serve up tasty meals for our well rested guests.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Hard working
• Reliable
• Great customer service skills
• Attention to detail