Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Casual

Field Studies Council; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Studies Council Castle Head in Grange-over-Sands is seeking a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant to join a friendly team.

You’ll help keep visitor spaces clean, set up dining areas, assist with food service, and support the kitchen team as needed.

We value a flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with friendly customer service.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or aptitude
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously
• Flexible and adaptable approach to shifts
• Professional demeanor and good customer service skills
• Interest in Field Studies Council’s mission and values

Responsibilities

• Keep visitor spaces clean and tidy
• Set up dining room for mealtimes
• Assist with food preparation and service
• Support kitchen team as required
• Restock tea/coffee facilities and guest areas

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independence

Professionalism

Job description

Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Casual Field Studies Council Grange-Over-Sands, UK

Want a job that offers flexibility, variety, and a beautiful place to work?

Join our friendly team as a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant at Field Studies Council Castle Head

Why join us?

Work flexibly – we’ll offer you shifts as they come up, and you can choose to accept or decline based on your availability. It’s the perfect way to fit work around your life.

Enjoy varied work in a supportive team.

Casual contract: hours are offered as required during busy periods

Location: Grange-over-sands, Cumbria (LA11 6QT)

Love where you work

At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role contributes to that mission. As a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming, comfortable environment that supports visitors as they learn, explore, and connect with nature.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help keep our visitor spaces clean, tidy, and ready for guests. This includes:

• Cleaning and preparing bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
• Making beds, replenishing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities
• Keeping public areas tidy, safe, and welcoming
• Setting up the dining room for mealtimes
• Supporting our kitchen team with food preparation and service
• Helping keep dining and refreshment areas clean and stocked

You’ll be part of a team that works together to keep the centre running smoothly, we value team members who are happy to help wherever they’re needed.

Where you’ll be working

Castle Head isn’t your typical hospitality environment. Set within 30 acres of private grounds and a historic Georgian house, it offers a sense of space and tranquillity, yet remains accessible by road and rail. With accommodation for over 150 guests, versatile workrooms, and a sports hall, the centre hosts a wide range of groups all year round. Surrounded by woodland, grassland, and freshwater habitats, it’s a place where you can take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the Lake District while delivering exceptional service to every visitor.

We’re looking for someone with:

A positive attitude and pride in your work

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A flexible, adaptable approach

A professional manner and great customer service skills

• An interest in Field Studies Council’s mission and values

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Castle Head on a rolling basis

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks