Catering Assistant

Compensation & Working Hours

We’re proud to say that we are living wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage. Pay rate £12.60 with the opportunity for paid overtime during peak periods. Fixed term contract from February until November 2026, with varying start and end dates within those months.

Full‑time working 37.5 hours per week across five days, or part‑time working up to 30 hours. Accommodation and meal packages available at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life‑affirming experiences in the great outdoors. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Adventure doesn’t happen with hungry bellies. Our catering teams keep our guests fuelled and ready to take on any challenges.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant. No experience needed; your character is what we value most.

• 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 and RESPECT unite us.

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.

• 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 and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a financial wellbeing platform for financial support if you need it.
• Training, mentoring programme, career pathways and development qualifications for future seasons.
• Big savings and exclusive perks at hundreds of high‑street retailers, PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all on‑site shops.

PGL is part of PGL Beyond, a group of innovative companies transforming the world of adventure through enriching experiences and breakthroughs.

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team. We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments. However, all centre‑based employees and some specific head office employees must undergo an enhanced criminal record check (DBS or PVG). You will need to provide a 5‑year address history and  (passport or birth certificate).

Convictions related to violence, drugs or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you; we assess each case individually.

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