Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Summer Season

Field Studies Council•Grange-Over-Sands, LA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a supportive team this summer and help us create memorable stays for our visitors at Castle Head. Fixed term position due to start 27 April 2026 - 19 July 2026 Part time average 24 hours per week - weekly hours will vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks. 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. Excellent benefits – including life assurance and health & wellbeing support (see full list below). Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks. 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. As one of our Summer Hospitality & Catering Assistants, you’ll be responsible for keeping our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. 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. 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. If you’re ready for a summer role that’s rewarding, active, and set in stunning surroundings, we’d love to hear from you. We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
A natural pride in the work you produce
A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
A professional manner in all that you do
An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Responsibilities

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