Hospitality & Catering Assistant

£12.71 to £13.49 per hour, Excellent Plus Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Permanent Seasonal contract (February to November) Average 30 hours per week

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 30/04/2026

About this job

If you enjoy varied work, friendly teams, and the chance to spend your breaks surrounded by nature, this could be the perfect role for you.

Field Studies Council Rhyd-y-Creuau is seeking a Hospitality & Catering Assistant to support our busy outdoor learning centre in Betws-y-coed.

We have accommodation available, so you could live and work in a stunning location in Wales. Flexibility to follow other interests and pursuits over the winter months secure in the knowledge that you have a job to come back to.

Starting salary is circa £24,785 per annum FTE benefits, equates to £12.71 per hour. Love where you work. At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role plays a vital part in making that happen.

As a Hospitality and Catering Assistant, you'll help create the welcoming, comfortable environment that allows our visitors to relax, learn, and enjoy their stay.

Your work ensures our centre runs smoothly and that every guest feels well looked after from the moment they arrive.

We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you throughout your time with us.

Responsibilities

Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas

Preparing rooms for guests, including making beds, providing towels, and restocking tea/coffee facilities

Ensuring public areas such as corridors and classrooms are neat, tidy, and well-presented

Setting up the dining room for meals

Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation and service

Keeping the dining, kitchen, and tea/coffee areas clean and stocked

Please refer to the vacancy pack on our website for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.

About the location

Rhyd y Creuau sits in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, surrounded by rugged peaks, quiet valleys and the dramatic North Wales coastline.

It feels wonderfully remote but is easy to reach, with the A55 a short drive away and Betws y Coed station just a simple, flat 1 km walk from the centre.

Our
2.2 hectare estate includes woodland paths, a biodiversity garden, ponds, streams and a cosy campfire circle, creating a relaxed and inspiring place to work.

The outdoors isn't just a backdrop here, it's the character of the place and a big part of what makes the experience special for guests and staff alike.

Qualities we are looking for

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Pride in doing a job well

Flexibility and willingness to support the team

Professionalism and reliability

Interest in our mission to help people learn about nature

Motivation to learn new skills

Benefits

Pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Extra loyalty days dependent on length of service

Life assurance 5 x your actual salary

Health and Wellbeing Support App

Second opinions from top doctors

24hr Counselling Helpline Service

Cycle to work and EV schemes

Reward programme with discounts and cashback opportunities

Flexible working options where roles permit

Quality learning and development opportunities

Application process

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Shell Waters on . 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 Rhyd-y-Creuau on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Gweler ein hysbyseb yn Gymraeg ar / See our advert in Welsh on A Welsh version of our vacancy pack can also be provided on request. Please email recruitmentfield-studies-council.org your request and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

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