Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Casual
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Field Studies Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Need some extra income but can’t commit to fixed hours? Join our friendly team as a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant at Field Studies Council Castle Head
Why join us?
Work flexibly – we’ll offer you shifts as they come up, and you can choose to accept or decline based on your availability. It’s the perfect way to fit work around your life.
Pay: £12.45 - £13.22 per hour
Contract: Casual, hours offered as required during busy periods
Location: Grange-over-sands, Cumbria (LA11 6QT)
Love where you work
We’re all about getting people outdoors, providing high-quality learning, and encouraging positive wellbeing. Since 1943, Field Studies Council has created inspiring outdoor learning opportunities for all ages – from school children to adult learners – helping everyone connect with and care for the environment.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants you’ll be responsible for keeping our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:
Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented
Setting up the dining room for meals
Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service
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.
Where you’ll be working
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’re looking for someone with:
A positive attitude and pride in your work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A flexible, adaptable approach
A professional manner and great customer service skills
An interest in Field Studies Council’s aims and values
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 on a rolling basis
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
Why join us?
Work flexibly – we’ll offer you shifts as they come up, and you can choose to accept or decline based on your availability. It’s the perfect way to fit work around your life.
Pay: £12.45 - £13.22 per hour
Contract: Casual, hours offered as required during busy periods
Location: Grange-over-sands, Cumbria (LA11 6QT)
Love where you work
We’re all about getting people outdoors, providing high-quality learning, and encouraging positive wellbeing. Since 1943, Field Studies Council has created inspiring outdoor learning opportunities for all ages – from school children to adult learners – helping everyone connect with and care for the environment.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants you’ll be responsible for keeping our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:
Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented
Setting up the dining room for meals
Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service
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.
Where you’ll be working
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’re looking for someone with:
A positive attitude and pride in your work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A flexible, adaptable approach
A professional manner and great customer service skills
An interest in Field Studies Council’s aims and values
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 on a rolling basis
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
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