Events, Logistics & Hospitality Assistant

Job description

The Events, Logistics & Hospitality Assistant is a key member of the Catering and Hospitality team here at Malvern College, supporting the successful delivery of events, hospitality functions, and day-to-day catering operations across the school. A significant part of this role involves transporting food, beverages, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently across the site, ensuring events and hospitality functions are set up and delivered to the highest standard. The role also includes assisting with event setup and breakdown, room preparations, and providing operational support to the Front of House team during busy periods and special events. When events are not taking place, the successful candidate will work supporting the wider catering operation. Duties may include assisting with food service, replenishing counters, maintaining cleanliness standards, washing up, supporting deliveries, stock movement, and helping wherever required to ensure the smooth running of the department. This is a varied and hands-on role that requires flexibility, good organisational skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support all areas of the operation. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and available to work weekends and evenings, depending on the events programme, hospitality requirements, and departmental rota. No two days are the same, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service. Key Responsibilities: · Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard · Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas · Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls · Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors · Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations · Follow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures · Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions · Accountability for following and championing allergen controls About Malvern College Malvern College is a leading independent boarding and day school located in the heart of Worcestershire, at the foot of the Malvern Hills. With a strong reputation for excellence in education, the College provides a vibrant and welcoming community for pupils, staff, and visitors. Our busy campus hosts a wide range of dining, hospitality, and events throughout the year, making it an exciting and rewarding place to work as part of a dedicated catering and hospitality team. · Full, clean, manual/Automatic UK Driving Licence (essential) · Personable, responsible and reliable · Experience with driving · Be physically able to do manual handling (lifting and carrying) · Enjoys working in a team, but motivated to work alone · Can do attitude · Previous Hospitality experience We pride ourselves on: People first We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients. Great food, always Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences. Food education We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices. Respect in everything we do Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other. Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. Why Join us? · 20 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays pro rata · 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about · 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments · 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave · Bespoke training & development opportunities · Pension & life insurance · Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App · Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme · Free meals while at work · Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.