Start your career in hospitality with PGL: Apply now for 2012!

PGL is the UK's leading provider of residential educational and activity courses for young people. We're currently recruiting Catering Assistants at locations across the UK and France to provide our guests with nutritious meals that fuel them for their day of activities.

No experience in this area? No worries! Anyone who joins the PGL Staff team for the first time with limited or no previous experience can join us on the PGL Apprenticeship Scheme. This provides an industry-leading package of training, support and qualifications, enabling people to join PGL at a range of experience levels and will equip you with the skills and confidence to perform your role. There are no age restrictions on our apprenticeship programme.

All you need to bring with you is energy, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to contribute to the success of a children's residential activity centre. This is the perfect opportunity to take the first step into a catering career if you have the interest but limited work-based experience. Alternatively, you may be looking for a career change or simply a summer spent working in a supportive environment where the emphasis is on fun and development.

We operate a range of training and qualification programmes and many of our current Head Chefs originally joined PGL as Catering Assistants.

Our training opportunities support staff with less relevant experience/qualifications to break the cycle of no experience; no job. You'll have access to fantastic training opportunities and qualifications that look great on your CV!

In return for your enthusiasm and willingness to learn, we offer a competitive wage, free uniform, meals and accommodation package plus you'll have the chance to live and work in a unique environment with like-minded people.

You'll also find sociable working hours at our centres, due to the nature of catering for our young guests, with time to enjoy the evening with other staff members. You'll rarely find yourself working beyond 8pm in a catering role at PGL - a rare experience in the catering industry!

Click APPLY ONLINE to be redirected to our website: Here you can create your own 'My PGL' account and complete an online application form.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.

You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position. You must be able to commit for at least 12 weeks to be considered for these roles. We are not able to process applications from people who cannot work for at least 12 weeks, apologies.

PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.

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