Hospitality & Catering Assistant - Casual

6 days ago

Keswick, United Kingdom Field Studies Council Full time

**Need some extra income but can’t commit to fixed hours?**Join our friendly team as a Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistant at Field Studies Council Blencathra.

**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.
- ** Pay**: circa £12.21 per hour
- ** Contract**: Casual, hours offered as required during busy periods
- ** Location**: Blencathra, Threlkeld, Keswick (CA12 4SG)

**Love where you work**

We’re all about getting people outdoors, providing high-quality learning, and encouraging positive wellbeing. Since 1943, Field Studies Council has created inspiring outdoor learning opportunities for all ages - from school children to adult learners - helping everyone connect with and care for the environment.

**What you’ll be doing**

As one of our Casual Hospitality & Catering Assistants you’ll be responsible for keeping 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

Our centre is always busy, so we value team members who are happy to help wherever they’re needed.

**Where you’ll be working**

At our Field Studies Council Blencathra Centre, every working day begins with breathtaking views across the Lake District. Perched on the slopes of Blencathra, the centre welcomes thousands of visitors each year — many experiencing this World Heritage Site for the very first time.

You’ll join a passionate, supportive team in a truly inspiring setting, where lunch breaks can mean a walk on the fellside and your work helps others connect with nature.

**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

**Applications will be considered on arrival**

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Josh Spear (Lead Housekeeper) on 01768 779601

We want to create a world where **everyone feels connected to the environment** so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision **if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.**

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