Events Assistant Apprentice – Catering

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Job Description

Looking to start your career but do not want university fees?

Interested in starting your career in the events industry?

 

Due to continued growth, the passionate, friendly team at Kate’s Kitchen are excited to offer a fantastic training opportunity for an Events Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

 

Kate’s Kitchen are a leading catering and events organisation who have a strong environmentally committed focus. Based in Bristol, they specialise in wedding, corporate and individual catering events.

 

Vacancy details

Location
  • Bedminster
Salary
£17,750 / Year
Contract

36 Hours per week / apprenticeship

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Responsibilities

No two days are the same at Kate’s Kitchen and everyone works together as a team however some of the duties you can expect to undertake are:-

  • Delivery daily checks with delivery driver
  • Manage telephone enquiries
  • Take bookings via email and respond to all emails
  • Event planning and coordinating
  • Finishing function schedule
  • Assisting in marketing – newsletter, website updates.
  • Updating bookings into kitchen for last minute orders
  • Supervising events – after in house training
  • Social media handling – insta and LinkedIn
  • Filing and admin work – e.g. typing up recipes, updating contact list etc.
  • Helping with deliveries – if required, driving licence is essential

Working Hours

Wednesday – Friday 9am – 4pm in the office

Saturday 8 hour shift

Some weeks may vary in hours, but always paid

36 hours per week, flexi with 6 hours of job training included

With flexi for evenings – Wednesday – Friday

 

You might be thinking “but I don’t have events experience? this is where Kate’s Kitchen will help you with your training – they understand it can be very daunting starting a new role and they can help you make that transition into the workplace with their friendly teams to support you.

 

Person Specification

 

You will need to be customer-focused with good attention to detail. You will demonstrate a positive attitude with a pro-active and organised approach and with good problem-solving skills. They are looking for strong communicators with the ability to build effective working relationships with external clients as well as your team members and you will be keen to develop new skills. You could already have some of these skills through a part time job, work experience/volunteering or any hobbies/interests you have.

 

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) or equivalent including Maths and English

Additional Information

Training

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such event logistics, planning, budgets, working with suppliers and so much more.

You will undertake the ground-breaking Professional Apprenticeships Event Assistant Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships hold the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021. They also boast the highest Ofsted rating, which only a select few training providers in the region have.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded event assistant. You will learn in detail about working as part of an event team, working with a brief, delivery of events, working with delegates & much more.

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

Progression

Staff development is key and you can look forward to exciting career progression opportunities beyond the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

About the Employer

Kate’s Kitchen ensure that sustainability is at the heart of the work they do. From their electric delivery vans, to minimizing waste, to avoiding plastic packaging and carefully selecting local suppliers, they are always looking at ways to improve their footprint and create a more sustainable future.

 

As well as working with a friendly, supportive team, you can look forward to the following benefits:

 

  • Develop existing and new skills leading to fantastic career progression opportunities
  • Above average apprenticeship salary
  • A friendly and supportive team to help you succeed
  • 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays – pro rata)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Free food whilst on shift
  • ‘Lunch with the Bunch’ monthly sit down meal with the team
  • Yearly bonus
  • Cycle to Work scheme
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