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At the National Memorial Arboretum, we believe in building on potential. As a Chef your ability to ensure the prompt service and provision of all meals and services could have a real impact on people's lives.
The Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion
As a Chef you will be operating within one of two full-production kitchens within two separate buildings (Remembrance and Aspects) to supply catering across multiple outlets including self-serve 380 cover restaurant, table waited functions room up to 500, coffee shop, 'pop up Foodservice outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum and hospitality. We are open daily from 10:00 till 17:00 7 days a week, we do some bespoke evening events in our Aspects building throughout the year.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
- Consistently maintain high standards of food service and provision to meet the expectations of our visitors
- Adopt operational responsibility for one area within the kitchen (for example one of the preparation areas, baking, hot meal production, etc)
- To operate across two full-production kitchens within two separate buildings to supply a 380 cover self-serve restaurant, table waited functions room, events and functions hospitality, coffee shop, and 'pop up' outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum.
- Ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with the standards set by the Executive Head Chef
- Ensure that all areas within the kitchen and dining room areas are clean and tidy at all times, and all relevant documentation is up to date
- Daytime and evening Events catering up to and including formal banqueting for up to 500 attendees
You will have experience of working as a Chef in a busy kitchen together with a catering qualification and food hygiene training. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential together with the ability to work under pressure.
You will be working 5 days out of 7 with the occasional evening work at events.
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 400 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes over 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 250+ events which take place across the site.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide great customer service
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so, then we would like you hear from you….
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in o
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Deputy Charity Shop Manager
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Part time (4 days, 30 hours), with flexibility for sickness and holiday cover
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer, healthier lives.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us taking action today to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these.
The Role
As a Deputy Charity Shop Manager you will actively support in leading a team of volunteers to help raise funds to invest in achieving the charity’s strategic goal of saving more lives in Yorkshire.
Supporting the Shop Manager, you will portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity and provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Richmond, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
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Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Manage the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager.
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Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a happy retail environment.
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To ideally be educated to GCSE or equivalent.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate self and others.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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Demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills with a desire to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Van Driver and Donation Centre Assistant
Harrogate, North Yorkshire - with travel around Yorkshire in company vehicles
Hours: Part-time - 22.5 hours to cover 3 days weekly, may include weekends
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Van Driver and Donation Centre Assistant you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Van Driver and Donation Centre Assistant, you will be part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the donation centre.
Supporting the Donation Centre Manager, the primary focus of your role is to deliver stock to our retail shops across Yorkshire in a timely manner. However, at busy times you will also be required to assist with sorting and selecting of stock, collecting and accepting donations at the centre or from donors, assisting with general maintenance tasks and supporting with the removal of general waste through the appropriate channels whilst working in compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and our Driving for Work policy.
Specifically, you will:
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Carry out deliveries of donated stock to shops ensuring that the shops receive the stock that they have requested from the Donation Centre.
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Complete collections of furniture and goods across Yorkshire, including the disposal of waste materials, as directed.
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Assist with the moving of furniture and other goods between shops and the Donation Centre. There will also be a requirement to collect goods from donors.
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Be responsible for day-to-day vehicle maintenance, including completion of the weekly vehicle maintenance checklist and daily visual checks.
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Create a positive, professional, warm welcome for all visitors when accepting donations.
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Seek opportunities to actively engage with visitors to enhance their visit and further promote the profile of the charity.
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Be responsible for assessing the quality of goods collected, including furniture which will include declining donations that are unsuitable for sale and may contravene the Sales of Goods Act 1979.
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In the absence of the Donation Centre Managers, monitor the Donation Centre email inbox daily for Stock Requests from shops and ensure that the Donation Centre team have prepared the stock in line with the weekly delivery schedule.
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Support with the sorting and selecting of stock, as required or directed by the Donation Centre Manager.
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Assist with basic maintenance tasks at all sites, including:
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Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings
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Basic grounds/exterior maintenance
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Painting & decorating
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Work safely at all times, adhering to the hazards highlighted in associated risk assessments and within own personal abilities.
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Where tasks require a relevant tradesperson, raise it to the Shop Manager and/or Facilities Manager so that the appropriate trade can be organised.
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Have a basic working knowledge of the Yorkshire Cancer Research compliance system (EVERY), including reacting to and closing reactive tasks at properties.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent, including Maths and English.
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To have proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
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To have a full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points.
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To have the ability and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.
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To have good general driving skills including navigation and manoeuvring.
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To have good geographical knowledge of Yorkshire and the surrounding area is desirable.
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To be a competent and experienced driver with the ability to drive a variety of vehicles, including large vans.
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To have knowledge and understanding of manual handling as this role involves lifting and moving stock items, donation bags and on occasions, furniture
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and adapt to changing deadlines.
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To be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and numeracy skills or confident in using available tools to support with this.
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To be passionate about delivering good customer service both internally and externally.
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To have good communication and interpersonal skills.
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To have the ability to work within a team and alongside others.
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To be able to motivate self and others and be positively receptive to change.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 30 April 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.