Catering Assistant

About This Role

This role involves ensuring visitors feel welcome at Natuurbegraafplaats Zomerlanden, a natural burial ground. You will prepare and serve refreshments during farewell gatherings and other activities, and on Sundays, you will welcome visitors with coffee and seasonal treats. It is a meaningful job within a warm team, set in nature.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee and tea, manage the bar, and serve snacks and drinks during farewell gatherings and small-scale activities like lectures, workshops, and open days
• Maintain stock levels to ensure everything is ready to receive guests
• Set up furniture in the ceremony room and ensure everything is tidied up afterwards
• Keep the kitchen, bar, equipment, ceremony room, and toilets clean, so the location is well-maintained and ready for the next farewell gathering
• On Sundays, welcome visitors and walkers, providing light catering services. Serve coffee, tea, and seasonal treats, and act as a welcoming point of contact at the natural burial ground

Requirements

• Respectful, presentable, and hospitable work attitude
• Experience in hospitality or at least an affinity for it
• Good physical fitness and ability to work well in a team
• Flexibility, stress resistance, and a sense of responsibility
• Possession of a Social Hygiene diploma and knowledge of HACCP, or willingness to obtain these in the short term

Benefits

• A valuable role providing a warm welcome and hospitable environment
• High degree of independence and responsibility
• A workplace surrounded by nature
• Travel allowance
• Pension scheme
• Bicycle plan
• Flexible working hours
• Christmas package
• Phone plan

Important Details

• Schedule: average of 24 hours per week, including weekends, especially Sundays
• Application deadline: November 15, 2026

Application Process

• Send your CV and cover letter

About the Company

Natuurbegraafplaats Zomerlanden in Heinenoord offers people space for saying goodbye, processing grief, and remembrance, with respect for nature as a priority. The company aims to connect nature and people in a pleasant and warm environment.