Job Requisition Number 8447
Work Type Temporary Fixed 6 Months Contract Working 3 Days/ Week (Starting 22/03/2026)
Job Function Leisure and Hospitality
Salary Range £24,309.00 per annum (pro-rated)
Base
Closing Date
Elan Valley (Postcode: LD65HP)
Please apply ASAP - we will review applications on a weekly basis until the role is filled with a suitable match.
What you'll be responsible for
As a Catering Assistant, You Will Be Required To
Work to appropriate procedures to ensure the safety of all persons on site.
Daily reconciliation of income with till receipts.
Serve food and beverages to customers.
Ensuring tables are clean and available for customers to use.
General cleaning duties with the kitchen and storage areas.
Cooking for colleagues an serving hot meals during breakfast and lunch time hours.
About You
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Ideally Level 2 Food Hygiene
Catering / Retail experience
Practical Health & Safety experience
Retail customer service knowledge or specialism
Working with the general public
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Commercial awareness
Numeracy / till operating skills
Good to know
3-days / week contract (to include weekend shifts)
Working across a Monday - Sunday rota with possible hours between 8.30am - 6.00pm (to cover an 8-hour working day)
Weekends and school holidays are our busiest times where more hours will be available
Must be able to work weekends and school holiday periods
For more information on the role please contact
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
Benefits
We have great benefits, including:
Annual living wage increase
Staff discounts at our visitor attractions
Full training given and uniform provided
Beautiful working location
Flexible working hours (on request)
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
Who we are
Did you know we have a visitor attraction site at Elan Valley which is open all year round? The site has a café, retail area and activity centre which offers both land and water-based activities. Come and join our enthusiastic team and work in one of the most beautiful sites in Powys. Want to see more? Click here to take a look at our website -
Elan Valley is situated in the county of Powys in mid-Wales, just a couple of hours from Birmingham and Cardiff. We can be accessed easily from the nearby town of Rhayader where the town is well served by public transport.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.