Catering Assistant

PGL; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure organization in Ashford is seeking a passionate individual for the role of Catering Assistant. This position offers a pay rate of £12.60 with options for overtime, along with benefits like holiday pay and access to well-being programs. Candidates need not have prior experience; character is what matters most. This full-time role involves a commitment to teamwork and the core values of fun and safety. Join us to enrich children's lives through adventurous experiences while enjoying flexible working hours and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

24/7 Wellbeing Hub access

Financial wellbeing platform

Training and mentoring program

20% discount in on-site shops

Qualifications

• No experience needed; character valued most.
• Passionate about adventure and the outdoors.
• Team-oriented, determined, and resilient during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Being a Catering Assistant.
• Uphold core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK, and RESPECT.

Job description

Overview

We’re soproud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we willcontinue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12.60 with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods. Fixed Term Contract from March until November 2026, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Full time working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days OR part time working up to 30 hours. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure... but adventure doesn’t happen with hungry bellies. Our catering teams keep our guests fuelled and ready to take on any challenges that come their way… Will you join us?

Responsibilities

• Being a Catering Assistant. No experience needed, your character is what we value most.
• PGL people are: Passionate about adventure and the great outdoors; friendly people who flourish in team environments; determined and resilient (peak periods are challenging).
• Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.

Benefits

• Fair pay and benefits for all: Happy holidays! On top of your annual leave, you’ll also get your birthday off and paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes.
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support if you need it.
• Training and mentoring programme, career pathways, aided development and qualifications in future seasons.
• Big savings and exclusive perks at 100s of high street retailers, PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops.

PGL is part of PGL Beyond, a group of innovative companies transforming the world of adventure through enriching experiences and breakthroughs.

For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please contact resourcing.

For any enquiries specific to this role please email [e-mail]. We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.