Catering Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation included

Meal packages

Overtime during peak periods

Living wage accreditation

Job summary

PGL is shaping the next generation through adventurous residential programmes. We’re recruiting a Catering Assistant to keep guests fuelled and ready for the next challenge. No prior experience required—your character and teamwork matter most.

We offer a Living Wage accreditation, pay £13.45 per hour from 1 April, with overtime during peak periods, and a fixed-term contract. Full-time 37.5 hours across 5 days or part-time up to 30 hours.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; candidate's character is valued.
• Full-time: 37.5 hours/week or part-time up to 30 hours across 5 days.
• Fixed term contract.
• Accommodation and meal packages available at a generous rate.
• DBS/PVG check required for centre-based staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service to ensure guests are well catered for.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Support peak-period operations and guest service.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Job description

Catering Assistant

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 £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)

Core Values

• FUN


• SAFETY


• QUALITY


• INCLUSIVITY


• TEAMWORK


• RESPECT

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.

Eligibility and Vetting

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.

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