Catering Assistant

Company: Robinwood Activity Centre
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Location: Alston
Job Description:

Catering Assistant

Date posted: 2026-08-19

Location: Alston, Cumbria, GB, CA9 3

Application deadline: 2026-09-21T08:08:41.36

Job Details

  • Position: Catering Assistants
  • Location: Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria
  • Type: Part-Time | Term Time Only | Permanent
  • Hourly Rate: £13.65 per hour
  • Hours per week: 7 hours, paid year-round (annualised hours)
  • Work Schedule: Wednesdays (1:00pm – 8:00pm)
  • Position: Catering Assistants
  • Location: Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria
  • Type: Part-Time | Term Time Only | Permanent
  • Hourly Rate: £13.65 per hour
  • Hours per week: 10 hours, paid year-round (annualised hours)
  • Work Schedule: Wednesdays (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)

Organization Overview

Robinwood Activity Centre is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre, working during term time only. These are fantastic opportunities to be part of an award-winning organization delivering residential outdoor activity experiences to primary school children.

Why Robinwood?

  • Robinwood is an award-winning provider of residential activity courses for primary schools, known for delivering safe, engaging, and high-quality outdoor learning experiences.
  • Industry-leading Employer
  • Living Wage Foundation accredited
  • Investors in People Gold
  • Employee-owned business

Benefits

  • Annual tax-free profit bonus
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Free meals while on shift
  • Company events and team activities
  • Full training and development opportunities

About the Role of a Catering Assistant

This role involves helping with serving, pot washing, and basic food preparation for the children and teachers who visit our activity centre. Some kitchen experience is useful but not essential as long as the candidate can demonstrate high standards, self-motivation, and a good work ethic.

Some previous work with children is useful, as well as excellent customer care skills and the ability to be positive, professional, and supportive of others at all times. We take safeguarding very seriously, and the successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and want to be part of a supportive team creating unforgettable experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: August 29th, 2026