Hospitality & Catering Assistant
- This is a permanent seasonal contract working an average 20 hours per week between February to November each year
- You'll enjoy having the flexibility to follow other interests and pursuits over the winter months secure in the knowledge that you have a job to come back to
- Actual salary is circa £9,838 per season*. (The full-time equivalent salary is circa £22,308 per annum.) This equates to circa £11.44 per hour.
- *Effective 1 April 2025 the actual salary will increase to circa £10,500 per season, which equates to circa £12.21 per hour.
- Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks.
- Excellent benefits – including pro rata of 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan + much more (see the full list below).
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
As one of our Hospitality & Catering Assistants your duties will be varied, our education centre is always busy, so we need team members that are happy to help wherever required.
You will be helping our housekeeping operations, with tasks such as cleaning and laundry. In addition to assisting our catering team with setting up the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
Other duties can include working in the kitchen assisting with food preparation and serving food to our visitors.
Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Just 30 minutes from Taunton, Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is situated in a secluded valley at the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The house is a striking example of a Tudor and Georgian country mansion set within its own grounds.
The centre can accommodate approximately 120 people. This is spread across two single bedrooms, three twin rooms and 18 dormitory rooms which vary in size from 4-12 beds.
We ask that you have- A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
- A natural pride in the work you produce
- A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
- A professional manner in all that you do
- An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
- A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
- Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance (5 x your basic annual salary), pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
- Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
- Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
- Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Ellie Gamlin on 01984 640320
Applications will be considered on arrival
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court on a rolling basis
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.