Catering General Assistant - Casual Contract (Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum)

Catering General Assistant - Casual Contract (Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum)

Full-Time 13.45 - 13.45 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
BCP Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Welcome guests, prepare and serve food, and maintain a clean café environment.
  • Company: Join BCP Council, a forward-thinking workplace with a commitment to inclusion.
  • Benefits: Earn £13.45ph, enjoy flexible hours, and access career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Casual role with varied hours, including weekends and occasional evenings.
  • Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team and make a difference in a cultural setting.
  • Qualifications: Practical, committed, and hard-working with excellent customer care skills.

The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.

Starting salary for this role is £13.45ph (pro rata for part-time colleagues). This role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception, all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.

Be part of a forward-thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP. Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Role Purpose

We have a vacancy within our Café for a Casual Catering General Assistant to join the team. This post is casual to cover any holiday and seasonal peaks. Throughout the year it is likely that sometimes the available hours will increase and at other times will decrease.

Main Responsibilities

  • Welcoming people with a smile
  • Preparing and serving food
  • Helping to keep the place clean and well-presented

The Russell-Cotes is open to the public six days a week as well as Bank Holidays. Regular weekend work is required, and you will also work on occasional evenings when there are events taking place.

The Ideal Candidate

If you are practical, committed and hard-working, with excellent customer care skills, then this may be the role for you. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

Inclusion

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive. From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council. At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce—we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package.

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you.

BCP Council

Contact Details:

BCP Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Catering General Assistant - Casual Contract (Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum)

Communication Skills
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Problem-Solving Skills
Customer Service
Time Management