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JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MOUNT COOK

 WHY WORK AT MOUNT COOK? 

Work in a small close knit team in a fun, lively environment. You'll have opportunities to meet likeminded people and make an impact on the wonderful groups who come to us.

"All staff were amazing - right from the moment I enquired about availability to the moment were were waved off down the driveway."

Duty Manager checking in a customer at Mount Cook Adventure Centre_edited.jpg

Joseph Leckie School, March 2023

Housekeeper

Pay: 

£12.21/hour

Contract:

February - November 2026

Hours:

0 hour contract

Closing Date:

29th January 2026

About the role

The Housekeepers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all guests. Working collaboratively as a team, they ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across the Centre’s public areas and en-suite bedrooms.

Key responsibilities

  • Cleaning bedrooms in line with current procedures

  • Assisting customers with layout of building and helping to direct them where necessary

  • Reporting any maintenance issues to the Head Housekeeper

  • Cleaning public and en-suite bathrooms in line with current procedures

To apply, email a CV & cover letter to:

Catering Team Member

Pay: 

£12.21/hour

Contract:

February - November 2026

Hours:

Flexible - up to 40 hours per week

Closing Date:

29th January 2026

About the role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Team Member to assist in our kitchen. If you have good customer service skills and attention to detail, this is the role for you!

Role includes flexible shift pattern, including weekends and evenings.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving meals to guests

  • Kitchen porter duties, including deep cleaning and waste disposal

  • Ensuring food hygiene standards are constantly maintained in accordance with organisational policy and EHO standards

  • Reporting to the Catering Manager/Catering Supervisor in all aspects of the catering department

To apply, email a CV & cover letter to:

Head Housekeeper

Pay: 

£13.22/hour

Contract:

February - November 2026

Hours:

30 - 40 hours per week

Closing Date:

29th January 2026

About the role

As Head Housekeeper, you'll support the Operations Manager. You'll guide the Housekeeping team to deliver high standard cleanliness in communal areas and bedrooms around our centre.

Key responsibilities

  • Cleaning the site daily to the highest standard, in line with organisational procedures

  • Working independently but also leading a team to deliver excellent standards of cleaning within given timelines

  • Monitoring the completion of cleaning schedules by members of the team

  • Stock control of bedding, chemicals and other cleaning products on a weekly basis

  • Ensuring all COSHH information is up to date

To apply, email a CV & cover letter to:

Cook

Pay: 

£13.88/hour

Contract:

40 hours for 42 weeks (paid over 52 weeks)
Hours are condensed across mid-January to end November

Hours:

40 per week over 42 weeks

Closing Date:

13th February 2026

About the role

As Cook, you'll play a hands-on role in the kitchen, working closely with the managers to lead and support the team in all aspects of the catering operations. Your responsibilities will include
supervising the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions, and maintaining the highest standards across all catering activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.

  • Working with and leading the catering team to deliver high quality meals to outlined specifications

  • Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for groups varying in size from 50-150

  • Accommodate food allergies, dietary requirements and cultural food needs

To apply, email a CV & cover letter to:

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