If you want to be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing zoos and are interested about the prospect of being part of something new, a position with us might be for you!
Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff, and visitors. We are looking for a likeminded “team players” who would fit in amongst our existing and dedicated teams.
Jobs
As Wingham Wildlife Park continues to grow and the busier season approaches we are excited to be expanding many of our teams and hiring for a number of roles across the park.
Current roles:
- Cook- full-time
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Please find more information about these roles and how to apply below.
Cook- full-time
We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. The cook will be responsible for preparing delicious meals following our recipes and ensuring food safety guidelines are met.
Duties:
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, and chopping
- Cook food in various utensils or grillers
- Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Check quality of ingredients
- Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
Experience:
- Proven experience as a Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
If you are passionate about cooking and have experience working in a kitchen environment, we would love to have you join our team. Please email your CV to info@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk.
Volunteer Positions
Education Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer to assist our Education Department during the school holidays. This role can give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in many aspects of education provision with a range of ages and groups.
You’ll be encouraging education with educational props, touch tables and arts & crafts.
The candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic
- Have good time keeping
- Be polite and courteous to both staff and visitors
- Be willing to work as part of a team and be comfortable working on your own
- Be confident interacting with children and adults
- Enjoy meeting new people
- Have excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in then please us at office@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk.
Volunteer with our Keepers
Donating money is not the only way in which you can help the park. We are also always on the look out for people who want to donate their time to us. Our keepers do a great job at the park, but it is always of great use to us if we have volunteers helping out at the park to aid with mucking in, preparing food, help with gardening, keeping the park tidy and supervising our walk through enclosures etc. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about animals and wants to help, or people going in to new professions or university looking to gain experience. An example is that even though animal care qualifications count for a lot there are few zoos who will take on keepers with no exotics experience. Almost all of our keepers started at the park as volunteers.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Over the age of 18
- Passionate about animals
- Not afraid to get dirty
- Willing to make a long term commitment to the park
So if you would like to enquire about jobs or volunteer at the park (and fulfill the requirements above ), please do not hesitate to get in touch via phone on 01227 720 836 or by using the form below, choosing the relevant subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
