Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cookery
Cooking jobs are available abroad as well as in the UK, particularly during the summer
months. Gaining some cooking skills is a great way to boost your CV and opens up new
possibilities.
Families will often look for a young person to help
eg
during the long summer months -
animal/child-friendly and an ability to drive are good skills combinations along with basic
cooking skills to provide all-round household support. Some families have holiday homes
abroad and in the traditional English holiday locations so there can be a chance to get to
know a new area.
Seasonal work in Europe
Working in Europe offers endless possibilities - from fruit picking to hospitality and tour-
ism, leading nature trips to teaching English (for more on this see our TEFL section above).
Some non-EU members need work permits so you should check the regulations in the coun-
try you want to go to.
Companies offer a variety of roles working with children at locations across the UK, France
and Spain for as little as 12 weeks, to a maximum of ten months with the option to return the
following year.
Jobs on offer include children's group leaders, activity or watersports Instructors, French-
speaking tour leaders or administrators and Spanish-speaking roles. Non- guest-facing roles
include support team positions: catering assistants, chefs, drivers, retail, housekeeping and
maintenance. Some roles do not require qualifications or previous experience - in fact there
are opportunities for a comprehensive training programme including apprenticeships and
coaching awards so you may even have the opportunity to gain an additional qualification
for life at no cost to yourself.
To find other short-term jobs try:
