Temporary jobs available at Woburn Safari Park

The catering team is looking for extra help.

  • 15:12, 29 AUG 2021

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Woburn Safari Park is currently recruiting for seasonal catering and kitchen staff on fixed term contracts.

Applications are open until Sunday September 12 for the two listed roles which have variable working hours and salaries described as competitive.

Perks include free entry to the safari, as per Woburn's Twitter account.

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These are the roles below. A full description of the job duties can be found in a pdf on each advert.

Catering assistant

You will be on a fixed-term contract through to November 2021, and be required to work flexibly over weekdays and weekends.

You will be providing customer care for the 'Safari Restaurant', 'Two by Two Restaurant' and other catering outlets across the site.

The job ad says asks for previous experience of working within a catering and customer-focused environment, and an understanding of the catering industry would be "a distinct advantage".

A certificate in food safety would also be beneficial although not essential as training will be given.

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Kitchen assistant

You will be working Saturdays, "on an as-and-when-required basis".

You will carry out basic food preparation and cooking, and assist with the overall cleanliness of the kitchen area, as part of the Kitchen Team.

Like above, previous experience of working within catering would be an advantage. while a certificate in Food Safety would also be beneficial although not essential as training will be given.

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Woburn Safari Park is currently looking to recruit an Animal Keeper to join the Elephant team. 

Woburn’s Elephant Herd consists of 4 Adult Asian elephants and our juvenile, which are managed primarily in  free contact.  

Duties will include daily husbandry and management of the elephants including training, washing and exercising.  The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a close knit team and will be able to demonstrate the good communication skills required for regular elephant presentations and special experiences. 

The ideal candidate would be required to have the following:

  • Experience working with category 1 animals in a zoo environment or similar (essential).
  • Experience working in a free contact environment with elephants (desirable).
  • Work well within a team and be able to supervise and develop work experience students (essential).  
  • Flexible approach to work and working hours (essential).  
  • Current full driving licence (essential). 

The position is full time working 5 days out of 7.  As this will include regular weekend working, a flexible approach to days / hours is required.

We welcome applicants from trainee to senior level.  Position and salary is dependant on experience. 

Due to our remote location, you will need your own transport.  

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