Catering Assistant
Salary £ NMW
Grittleton House Adventure Centre
Vacancy listed 03/11/2025
Application deadline 30/01/2026
Details
We are looking for friendly and hardworking individuals to work within our Catering Team. At Grittleton Adventures we offer schools an outdoor activity packed residential trip. Throughout each day they will take part in a whole range of adventurous and team building activities. After building up a huge appetite they will be provided with three meals a day. 

Our Catering Team will need to assist with the preparation and service of these meals to around 200 children per mealtime. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will be available in the restaurant to serve the meals, clear away dishes, ensure food items and drink stations are well stocked throughout service and clean the restaurant after sittings. After sittings you will also be required to help prepare any packed lunches as required for groups throughout the week.


This role will be customer facing and therefore candidates will need to be able to communicate in a friendly and welcoming manner to both children and adults. As a small team we also require flexibility within their duties and be wiling to help other teams at busy times such as housekeeping during switchover days.
 
Below is the weekly shift pattern for a full-time employee:
·       Monday 17:00-20:00
·       Tuesday 07:45-16:30 & 17:00 - 20:00
·       Wednesday 07:45-15:00 & 17:00-20:00
·       Thursday 07:45-16:30 & 17:00 - 20:00
·       Friday 08:15 – 14:15
We  also willing to discuss part-time roles, taking some of these shifts.
Benefits

Detailed training provided plus qualifications
Weekends are primarily days off
Uniform provided
Company pension scheme
Free car parking
Free meal package

Notes

Term time only position. Fixed term from 2nd March until 23rd October 2026. Must be available for training: 18th to 20th February 2026 plus 27th February 2026
OR
Term time only position. Fixed term from 13th April until 23rd October 2026. Must be available for training: 30th March to 2nd April 2026