Job Description

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 CafeBar, 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 CafeBar 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