JCA Catering Assistant - Condover

• JCA 2026 Catering Assistant - Condover, Shrewsbury
• Location :
  * Condover Hall, Shrewsbury
• Contract Type :
  * Seasonal Full or Part Time (26th January to October 2026, includes weekends and early / late shifts)
• Reports To :
  * Restaurant Supervisor
• About JCA & Condover Hall*

At JCA, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences through adventure, teamwork, and hospitality.

Condover Hall is a stunning Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house located just outside Shrewsbury.

Each year, thousands of guests stay with us for residential activity breaks, and our housekeeping team plays a key role in ensuring every guest enjoys a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment.

• Benefits : *
• Salary up to £12.32 per hour (increasing from April).
• Staff events and Friends & Family activity days.
• Employee discounts via Benefit Hub.
• Free DBS check.
• Free meals.
• Please note :
  Accommodation is not available; own transport required due to location.
• The Role :
  Catering Assistant*

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll support our catering team with the preparation and service of meals for guests and staff.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in catering or hospitality, offering the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

You’ll be expected to work a variety of shifts including some weekends, typically shifts are between 6 : 15 a.m.–2 : 45 p.m.

or 11 : 15 a.m.–7 : 45 p.m.

• Key Responsibilities*
• Food Service & Preparation*
• Serve meals to guests and staff.
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g., cereals, salad bar, drinks).
• Store and rotate food correctly in line with HACCP regulations.
• Cleanliness & Safety*
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, including trays, bins, and floors.
• Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Follow all Allergen procedures
• Team Support*
• Assist with unpacking and storing deliveries.
• Support other departments (e.g., housekeeping) during busy periods.
• Greeting guests in the Canteen
• An interest in catering and / or hospitality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Hard-working with a genuine desire to make our guests happy
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service setting is desirable but not essential.
• What We’re Looking For*
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Team player who enjoys working in a sociable environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service to guests.
• The recruitment process*
• Once we receive your application, you will be contacted by one of our team regarding the next steps.
• We are holding Recruitment events at Condover Hall. These events a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about JCA and our Housekeeping roles. Lunch will be on us too!
• If you are not available to attend, we can arrange interviews for alternative dates.
• Our Commitment to Inclusion*

At JCA, we know that diverse teams deliver better results.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported to thrive.

We’re committed to equity, inclusivity, and tackling unconscious bias at every level of our organisation.

• Our Recruitment Team is based at our Head Office in Brighton so we may call you from a Brighton number (01273)