Pickering Tearoom Assistant - Seasonal
Pickering Tearoom Assistant - Seasonal
Team: Catering.
Location: Based in Pickering Station, Pickering.
Contract: Seasonal.
Salary: We are a Real Living Wage Employer - Hourly Rate £13.45 (over 18).
About the Role
We are looking for someone to cover 2-3 shifts per week to include weekends. Approx 8-18 hours per week (additional hours may be available if required) Age 17+.
Our main Season operates until 1st November 2026. This is a Fixed Term post until 1st November 2026.
Do you have experience working in a fast-paced catering environment? Are you interested in delivering exceptional customer service? Would you like to join our friendly Tearoom Team, offering a first-class visitor experience to our customers, whilst working at one of Britain’s most popular Heritage Railways?
Yes... Then this could be the job for you!
About Us
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is one of the world’s greatest heritage railways, operating 24 miles of track through the stunning North York Moors National Park. As a registered charity, our mission is to inspire all generations by preserving our rich industrial, cultural and natural heritage. We are looking for talented individuals who share our passion and want to be part of something truly special.
You Will
- Assist in all aspects of food preparation and service to visitors and working members of the NYMR in a friendly, professional & profitable manner.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the premises, to clean and wipe tables & keep the tearoom clean and well stocked.
- Follow all health & safety procedures, ensuring good food hygiene practices are adhered to at all times, ensuring the tearoom retains its level 5 food standard rating.
Benefits
- 22 days annual leave per year - pro rata for part-time/part-year.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- Free standard travel on NYMR.
- Discounts in NYMR shops and tearooms.
- Free Car Parking at NYMR car parks whilst you are on duty.
More Information
If you would like any further information, please e-mail Sarah McNicoll, our Catering Manager on sarah.asquith@nymr.co.uk
How to apply
Please read the Job Profile before completing the application form and then send it to hr@nymr.co.uk before the advertised closing date.
Closing Date: We will close the application should a suitable applicant be found.
Start Date: May 2026.
NYMR is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting all our visitors, volunteers and employees. We make sure all our staff are vetted appropriately according to their role, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard. We support our staff to enable them to demonstrate our values of: CARE - ENGAGE - INSPIRE - ADAPT.
Our Values
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Care
People matter to us. We support one another with kindness, respect, diversity and inclusion.
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Engage
We share our passion, skills and knowledge to connect with our team and communities.
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Inspire
We create a positive environment where people can contribute, grow and make a difference.
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Adapt
We embrace change to be innovative, resilient, relevant and sustainable.