Job Overview:
Wicked Cookies is on the hunt for an energetic Event / Festival Pop-Up Sales Assistant who thrives on meeting new people, relishes the high energy environment of concerts, festivals, and outdoor markets, and loves high quality, artisan food.
With an above average hourly rate and bonus incentives, you can earn up to £500 to £1500 per event.
This role offers a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the music, vibe, sights and smells of some of the UKs largest events and festivals, whilst selling our delicious, freshly baked, award winning cookies. Don't worry…we'll handle the baking and prep; you bring the fun
We have cookies to suit gluten, dairy and nut allergies which means we're often the most popular tent in town Our award-winning cookies are made using the very best ingredients… in fact, they're highest quality cookies in the land
We're an independent family run business with a great team of people. We believe in working hard, having fun and bringing happiness (and amazing tasting cookies) to the world. We're an ethical, eco friendly business with a strong commitment to creating a happy work environment. We're always exploring new ideas and regularly release new cookie flavours to keep our customers coming back for more.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has a hard-working, positive attitude and is physically able to cope with the moderate demands of the event team role eg: lifting heavy boxes of cookies, setting-up and packing down the gazebos and stands.
You're a people person with excellent customer service skills, who will be excited to maintain our 5 star review status. You're self-motivated, confident and disciplined as you will be required to travel and work on your own most of the time.
Although full training will be provided, it would be an advantage if you already have prior food/restaurant experience and/or a level 2 food hygiene certificate.
You'll also need to be happy to work outside in all weather (we do provide warm and cold weather uniform to keep you comfortable).
You'll also need to have a car to transport kit in and have a full UK drivers license.
Save the date: Successful candidates will be invited to attend group interviews on Monday 15th September (after 5pm)
Responsibilities:
* Collect kit/cookies from our bakery in Nuneaton (CV10 7NG)
* Travel to events locally and across the UK
* Set-up the Wicked Cookies gazebo or stand
* Maintain excellent customer service
* Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene practices
* Take cash/card payments using an app downloaded to your phone
* Pack down kit and/or gazebo and return to the bakery at the end of the event
Requirements:
* A reasonable sized car (Ford Focus kind of size or bigger)
* Full UK drivers license
* A happy, enthusiastic and outgoing personality
* Ability to work weekends and some bank holidays
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work at big events and festivals (extra free tickets sometimes available)
* 28 days holiday to include bank holidays (pro rata) for hours worked
* Fuel / mileage paid
* Don't work on your birthday
* 2 volunteering days per annum
* Wellbeing allowance
* Free R&D cookies
* 50% employee discount
* Pension
Schedule:
* Mostly weekend work, including some Fridays and bank holidays
* Overnight stays on occasion (accommodation paid for)
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £500.00-£1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Paid volunteer time
Application question(s):
* Do you have a reasonable sized car (Ford Focus size or larger)?
* Are you willing and able to work most weekends?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person