Event catering assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for committed staff with excellent communication and customer service skills to work within event catering units at Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent.
We have a range of catering outlets, such as sausage grills, loaded fries, barista coffee units and our double decker Wunderbar! Catering assistants will be able to develop their skills and serve customers in a polite and cheerful manner across a range of these outlets at multiple different tourist destinations. We are open at Alton Towers outdoor events such as Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest, Scarefest and others!
It is important that you are a team player with excellent customer service skills. Experience of working in a busy catering environment is preferred but full training will be given. The job is varied and requires a self-motivated and flexible attitude.
As our events take place over weekends, you would be expected to work weekends and bank holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event catering assistant roles across Carvery and Grill Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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