Catering Assistant

Discipline: Support Services
Job type: Permanent Part Time
Salary: £15,439.54
Job ref: 241315

GLL is looking for a Catering Assistant to work at the Hub National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford. If you have the skills, vision and ambition to join us as Catering Assistant, there's never been a more exciting time to join the Hub team. This is more than a Catering Assistant job, it's a career. 

Post: Catering Assistant 

Contract: Permanent part-time 23.5 hours per week 

Working Hours: Thursday (10am-2pm) Friday & Saturday (9am-5.15pm) 

Salary: £15,439.54 per annum (full time equivalent £25,623.07 based on 39 hours) 

We are looking for a friendly, passionate, conscientious and enthusiastic team player to join our busy CafeBar team. As Catering Assistant at the Hub, you will deliver a vital role in the daily operation and smooth running of the Hub’s CaféBar, working with a small dynamic team to deliver a high-quality food and drink service. 

For more information about the Hub visit www.hub-sleaford.org.uk 

 

Summary of what you’ll do: 

  • Provide friendly and prompt customer service that enriches the visitor experience at the Hub. 
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the CafeBar including, preparing and serving food drinks to a high standard, maintaining stock levels, delivering routine checks, cleaning and washing up. 
  • Ensure the CaféBar is safe, clean and presented to the highest standard at all times. 
  • Prepare and deliver the Hub’s daily menu of hot & cold drinks and food, ensuring compliance with food safety law. 
  • Take orders and payments ensuring accurate cash handling, and complete daily cashing up procedures. 
  • Support the delivery of events including, setting up rooms and banqueting tables, and helping to prepare buffets and catering. 
  • As directed by the duty management, ensure all routine health and safety checks are completed and environmental health requirements are fully met. 
  • Be present and alert during opening hours to ensure the health and safety and comfort of all visitors, reporting any problems to the Duty Manager. 
  • Undertake training and CPD as required. 
  • Undertake any other duties consistent with the role and as requested by management. 

Summary of what you need: 

  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Confidence in engaging with visitors of all ages and backgrounds 
  • Aptitude for multi-tasking and prioritising to meet deadlines 
  • Attention to detail with good organisation skills 
  • You will be enthusiastic and hard-working with excellent attention to detail 
  • Work under pressure 
  • Good time management 
  • Excellent focus and attention to detail 
  • Skilled and enthusiastic in delivering an excellent standard of cleanliness 
  • Previous experience of front of house, barista or bar work is desired 
  • A can-do attitude 
  • Reliable and punctual 
  • Motivated with a flexible and adaptable approach 
  • Requirement to work flexibly to support the centre daily’s operations 
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently 

The Hub is owned and funded by North Kesteven District Council and is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England. The Centre is operated by Better who is part of GLL; a charitable social enterprise and the UK’s largest public leisure operator. 

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees: 

  • A salary of £15,439.54 per annum 
  • A part-time permanent position within a visionary organisation and team 
  • Discounts in the Hub shop and CafeBar 
  • Learning & CPD to support career development 
  • Industry leading rates of pay 
  • Good pension schemes 
  • Free eye tests and discounted glasses 
  • Health assurance 
  • Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how GLL is run plus associated social events 
  • Exclusive discounts on villas in Portugal and Ski chalets in Bulgaria; discounted membership at GLL/Better leisure centres for you and a friend;  20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products; and 25% off Red Letter Days and Buy A Gift. 

GLL is an inclusive real living wage employer and seeks and welcomes diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location 

To apply: 

Please send us one document including a covering letter and an up-to-date CV. You can only upload ONE document to the portal, so please combine both documents together before uploading. Your covering letter should be a maximum 2 sides of A4 and it should outline your suitability and motivation for the role and what being Catering Assistant means to you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the Hub reserves the right to end the selection process before the application deadline. You are encouraged to submit your application early to avoid disappointment. 

 

Closing Date:  5pm, Fri 12 December 2025