Catering Assistant

PGL; Dunkeld; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & meals packages

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Wellbeing Hub

Financial wellbeing platform

Training and mentoring

Discounts at retailers

PGL holidays discounts

Job summary

PGL is seeking a Catering Assistant at our Dunkeld site. The role offers full-time 37.5 hours or part-time up to 30 hours per week, with a £13.45 per hour rate from 1st April and paid overtime opportunities during peak periods. Accommodation and meals packages are available (optional) at a generous rate.

No prior experience required; we value a positive character, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Join a fun, outdoorsy environment where safety and inclusivity matter.

Qualifications

• No experience required; character valued above experience.
• Friendly, proactive, and able to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support catering operations to keep guests fed and comfortable.
• Assist the kitchen and service teams during peak periods.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible schedules

Job description

• We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate will be £13.45 per hour from 1st April with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.
• Fixed Term Contract
  
• 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.

Made by adventure

PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?

Make a difference as a Catering Assistant

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. 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.

A place to thrive

No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, make lifelong friends and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.

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
  

We’re part of something bigger

We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.

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.