Salary £25,949 per annum (pro rata) | 24 hours per week | Permanent, Part-time | Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Education | Lancashire Outdoor Education Service
Catering Assistant (Outdoor Education Centre)
Lancashire Outdoor Education Service
Location: Hothersall Lodge
Salary: £13.45 per hour, 24 hours, plus enhancements for weekends & evenings.
We are currently recruiting…
A Catering Assistant to work within Outdoor Education Services at our Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Education centre for Lancashire County Council.
Are you a person who loves to cook tasty and nutritious food with aspirations to work within a beautiful, picturesque rural setting… then come and join us at one of Lancashire's most popular outdoor education centres.
Lancashire Outdoor Education Service are proud to be the major provider of outdoor adventure activities and residential facilities to an array of visitors such as schools, businesses and more. Our fantastic sites provide a welcoming space for all to have fun and challenge themselves in a stunning outdoor setting. We'd love to add a Catering Assistant to our fantastic team to provide that home cooked, wholesome food that everybody loves… so here's a sneaky peek at where you could be working in 2024 https://bit.ly/3XObIjd
Where you could be working…
Hothersall Lodge – This fantastic centre is in the heart of the picturesque Ribble Valley surrounded by amazing woodland, water, fields, and a canoe lake in seven-acre grounds - we also cater for up to 86 people with the centre being easily accessible from Ribchester and Longridge.
Your new role…
Catering Assistant-You'll be supporting the catering supervisor and cook with all that’s involved in running a kitchen – so hygiene will be important whilst considering the health and safety of our guests – you'll take pride in your work as you'll be ensuring a high standard of cleanliness in our service areas, making sure the dining room, kitchen and other catering areas are sparkling clean – so everything is in tip top shape for our customers – you'll get to prepare, cook and serve some lovely scrumptious food for our guests and also be checking we've achieved the right goods and quality for our order – you'll also attend meetings with your small yet supportive team and participate in the training that will compliment your role – finally you'll get to work in a gorgeous location…
Reasons to join us….
Benefits: You'll get to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in Cumbria… with the ability to take in wonderful views on your breaks. We provide a rota 6 weeks in advance so you can plan your life, working 4 days out of 7, other benefits include a generous government pension, up to 25 days annual leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, extra payments for working weekend and evening hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more!
Development: We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment – so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish – you'll feel valued at work and be part of a team of like-minded people and managers who can provide advice and guidance whilst sharing their experiences and helping you build your own
Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected, and where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from those from a diverse background who would enhance our service by joining us and we have some great support groups and forums available that are open to everyone.
How to apply…
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat:
Hothersall Lodge : Jordan ford Tel: 01772531808 or 01254 878422
Closing Date: 21st June 2026 Interviews: 7th July 2026
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
