Baker with touring guide duties

Join a dedicated team in Cullybackey, Ballymena, delivering immersive historical and culinary experiences that celebrate Ireland's rich farming and baking heritage. VANRATH is proud to partner with a prominent public sector organisation seeking a passionate Baker with touring guide duties on a temporary basis.

Salary/Benefits

• £13.15 per hour (Scale 4)
• 25 hours per week
• Temporary role with potential for extension
• Pro-rata annual salary between £27,254 - £29,064
• Opportunity to showcase traditional baking skills and engage with the public

About your next employer
You will be working with a well-established public sector organisation dedicated to promoting local history and tourism. This organisation manages heritage sites, offering visitors authentic experiences of Ireland's rural past, including hands-on baking demonstrations, guided tours, and craft sessions. Their team is passionate about preserving traditions whilst delivering engaging, educational, and memorable visitor experiences.

About you

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths or equivalent
• Traditional baking skills, including soda bread and pancakes
• Knowledge of farming history and rural life
• Experience working in the tourism industry
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate at least two years' experience in tour guiding and working with the public, or four years' experience in craft demonstrations, baking, and tourism

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging, live outdoor baking demonstrations over an open fire
• Prepare and light the fire, manage ingredients, and ensure safety compliance
• Lead guided tours sharing insights into farm and country life, as well as local history
• Manage costume maintenance and storage for period dress
• Assist with craft sessions and interpretative activities
• Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the cottage and visitor centre
• Handle administrative tasks such as raising orders and research for tour content
• Act as key holder, on-call for alarms, and support event planning and promotion

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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