Events, Logistics & Hospitality Assistant

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.

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.

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.