Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Summer Season
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.96 to £13.75 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Exceeds National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QT |
| Company: | Field Studies Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1177502 |
Summary
Help us deliver exceptional learning experiences by joining our team as a Hospitality & Catering Assistant this summer.
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Fixed term position due to start 27 April 2026 - 19 July 2026
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Full time average 37.5 hours per week - weekly hours will vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
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Effective 1 April 2026 the full-time equivalent salary will be circa £25,281 per annum. This will equate to an hourly rate of £12.96.
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Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health & wellbeing support (see full list below).
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We have accommodation available for the summer, so you could live and work in a stunning location with Lake District adventures on your doorstep
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Summer Hospitality & Catering Assistants, you’ll be responsible for keeping our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:
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Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
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Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
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Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented
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Setting up the dining room for meals
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Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service
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Keeping the dining, kitchen, and tea/coffee areas clean and stocked
Our centre is always busy, so we value team members who are happy to help wherever they’re needed.
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Nestled in 20 hectares of south Cumbria countryside between Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, Castle Head is the perfect place to enjoy a breath of fresh air on your breaks. Surrounded by woodland, grassland, and riverside habitats, the centre accommodates up to 162 visitors and features lounges, a games room, campfire areas, classrooms, and a science lab—making it an inspiring place to work where nature and adventure are part of every day.
We ask that you have
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A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
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A natural pride in the work you produce
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A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
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A professional manner in all that you do
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An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
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A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
If you’re ready for a summer role that’s rewarding, active, and set in stunning surroundings, we’d love to hear from you.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
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28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
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Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
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Life assurance 5 x your actual salary
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Health and Wellbeing Support App
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Second opinions from top doctors
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24hr Counselling Helpline Service
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Cycle to work and EV schemes
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Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities
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Flexible working options where roles permit
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Quality learning and development opportunities
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Debra Stubbs (Lead Housekeeper) on 01539 538120
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme