General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Lakes Aquarium are currently seeking enthusiastic and flexible team members to work in our busy cafes, retail shops and front of house. The main responsibilities for this role include:
- Customer service and ensuring a rewarding visit
- Serving Starbucks coffee
- Preparing food
- Merchandising and stock replenishment
- Selling tickets
- Operating tills
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Assisting customers with enquiries.
Applicants should understand the importance of excellent customer service as this is essential for this role. Experience of basic food safety, preparation and/ or café experience would be an advantage but is not essential. However, full training would be provided including Food Safety.
The successful applicant will benefit from free entry to our sister attractions; local and national zoos and aquariums. This includes attractions such as Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Blackpool Zoo and many more!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 4-30 per week
Salary: £7.20-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ulverston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 13/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant roles across Oceanarium's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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