JCA 2026 Catering Assistant

Job Opportunity: Catering Assistant – JCA Condover Hall

Location: Condover Hall, Shrewsbury

Contract Type: Seasonal Full or Part Time (26th January to October 2026, includes weekends and early/late shifts)

Reports To: Restaurant Supervisor

About JCA & Condover Hall

At JCA, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences through adventure, teamwork, and hospitality. Condover Hall is a stunning Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house located just outside Shrewsbury. Each year, thousands of guests stay with us for residential activity breaks, and our housekeeping team plays a key role in ensuring every guest enjoys a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £12.32 per hour (increasing from April).
• Staff events and Friends & Family activity days.
• Employee discounts via Benefit Hub.
• Free DBS check.
• Free meals.
• Please note: Accommodation is not available; own transport required due to location.

The Role: Catering Assistant

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll support our catering team with the preparation and service of meals for guests and staff. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in catering or hospitality, offering the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail are essential. You’ll be expected to work a variety of shifts including some weekends, typically shifts are between 6:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. or 11:15 a.m.–7:45 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

Food Service & Preparation

• Serve meals to guests and staff.
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g., cereals, salad bar, drinks).
• Store and rotate food correctly in line with HACCP regulations.

Cleanliness & Safety

• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, including trays, bins, and floors.
• Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Follow all Allergen procedures

Team Support

• Assist with unpacking and storing deliveries.
• Support other departments (e.g., housekeeping) during busy periods.
• Greeting guests in the Canteen

Essential Skills & Experience

• An interest in catering and/or hospitality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Hard-working with a genuine desire to make our guests happy
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service setting is desirable but not essential.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Team player who enjoys working in a sociable environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service to guests.

The recruitment process

• Once we receive your application, you will be contacted by one of our team regarding the next steps.
• We are holding Recruitment events at Condover Hall.  These events a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about JCA and our Housekeeping roles.  Lunch will be on us too!
• If you are not available to attend, we can arrange interviews for alternative dates.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At JCA, we know that diverse teams deliver better results. We’re building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported to thrive. We’re committed to equity, inclusivity, and tackling unconscious bias at every level of our organisation.

*Our Recruitment Team is based at our Head Office in Brighton so we may call you from a Brighton number (01273)*