Catering Assistant

Pgl Travel; Forton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation included

Meals included

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing platform

Training & mentoring

Retail discounts

Discount holidays

Shop discounts

Job summary

PGL Travel is seeking a Catering Assistant at our Forton location in the United Kingdom. The role is a fixed term contract, full-time 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, with the option for part-time up to 30 hours. The advertised pay is £13.45 per hour from 1 April, with paid overtime during peak periods.

No prior experience is required; we value character and teamwork. Accommodation and meal packages are available at a generous rate, with zero bills or utilities charged.

Responsibilities

• Support catering team to feed guests during peak periods.

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.