Leisure Industry Careers Day
This Careers Day experience is designed to showcase the leisure sector and the variety of jobs and opportunities within it.
Designed with 10 to 18-year-olds in mind, this programme will explore communication, teamwork, problem solving, listening skills, presentation skills and decision making.
Career Talk & Tour
Students will be able to hear from a member of the Gulliver's Crew, discussing the history of the company and the leisure industry, highlighting the different roles.
A guided tour will then take place exploring the Resort, incorporating mini talks in specific departments such as accounting, catering, stores and entertainment.
Careers Activities
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Catering
Students will make their own lunch from the ingredients provided, exploring food hygiene and allergens.
These will be Subway-style sandwiches with each team taking it in turn to make and then serve to the rest of the group.
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Retail
Students will explore the retail merchandising experience.
They will take charge of stock, arrange a stock plan, set up shop and price items.
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Rides
Students will enjoy a Ride Operator experience, exploring safety information and procedures.
They will complete ride and safety checks, height checks, ride loading, safety restraints, ride unloading, radio procedures and evacuation plans.
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Animal Encounters
Students will enjoy an animal encounter experience, helping clean, feed, water and care for animals.
Gulliver's Valley Yorkshire and Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes only.