Casual Events Assistant

Cricexec; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering business in the UK is seeking a Casual Events Assistant to support their event operations. The role involves assisting in setting up event spaces, providing help to attendees, and participating in cleanup activities. Ideal candidates should be reliable, customer-friendly, and able to handle physical tasks. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for training and career progression within the company.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to work on a casual basis to support event operations.
• Capable of handling tasks involving heavy lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Basic understanding and use of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup of event spaces, including arranging seating and setting up equipment.
• Provide assistance to event attendees, answering questions and offering help.
• Participate in cleanup activities after events.

Skills

Customer-friendly attitude

Reliability

Team collaboration

Basic communication skills

Education

Health Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

› › Durham Cricket: Casual Events AssistantLocation:Chester-le-Street, England, United Kingdom### DescriptionOne of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales. Here we cater for a number of different events through the year ranging from corporate and private meeting & events to the absolutely enthralling match days over the course of the year. With a variety of Food & Beverage outlets to choose from, it is an outstanding venue that offers attendees a fun day out.We are looking for a customer focused **casual events assistant** to join our team at one of our prestigious client locations in **Durham**.Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.**Duties to include:**• Assist in the setup of event spaces, including arranging seating, setting up equipment, and preparing the venue for the event. • Provide assistance to event attendees, including guiding them to their seats, answering basic questions, and offering general help. • After events, participate in cleanup activities, which may include clearing tables, removing debris, and restoring the venue to its original condition. • Work collaboratively with other event staff, following instructions and contributing to the overall success of the event. • Perform assigned tasks effectively and efficiently, adhering to safety guidelines and event protocols. • Be prepared to take on various roles or assist in different areas of event operations as needed.**You will have the following skills:**• Willingness to work on a casual basis, to support event operations. • Reliable and punctual, arriving on time for assigned shifts. • Capable of handling tasks that may involve heavy lifting ,and standing for extended periods. • Ability to work well as part of a team, following instructions and collaborating effectively with colleagues. • Basic communication skills to understand and carry out tasks and follow instructions from supervisors. • Willingness to take on various roles and responsibilities as needed during events. • A customer-friendly attitude and a willingness to assist event attendees as required. • Ideally Holds Health Safety Level & Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificates.**Knowledge / competencies:**• Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good understanding and use of verbal English. • Ability to demonstrate reasonable / good standard of written English and reading skills. • Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is preferred**Benefits**• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. • Cycle to work scheme. • Recommend a friend bonus. • Unrivalled individual training and development. • Well established apprenticeship programme. • Employee assistance programme. • Workplace pension. • Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.**Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks**We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.