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Pontefract Racecourse

Catering/Hospitality/Leisure

Pontefract, Yorkshire

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Pontefract Racecourse, although not one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent racecourses, has a few proud claims to fame and it also hosts many race meetings and other events throughout the year. Students and young people based around the Wakefield area, and nearby, could find events jobs here lots of fun.

Horse racing in Pontefract has taken place since the 1600s and the racecourse is apparently the longest circuit in Europe. As a flat racecourse, the 16 race meetings hosted there are held throughout the summer months; ideal for students looking for summer jobs in events or who are looking to work flexible hours. Racecourses host lots of other events, too, and Pontefract Racecourse is no different. Weddings, parties and conference and banqueting occasions are all catered for throughout the year so events jobs here don’t have to be seasonal. You could work flexible hours on a year round basis.

Many of the events jobs at Pontefract Racecourse are provided by CGC Event Caterers. This company looks after all the catering needs - including erecting marquees and such - for Pontefract racecourse and other racecourses, too. Catering jobs such as bar jobs, waiting on tables and working as a kitchen assistant are good for students and young people who are looking for entry level jobs in events.

As well as events jobs in catering on race days, CGC Event Caterers jobs could also be conference and banqueting jobs or catering for weddings and parties. This means Christmas jobs in events could also be available at Pontefract Racecourse. If you like the idea of working flexible hours at evenings and weekends, and you are based in West Yorkshire, Pontefract Racecourse could be perfect.

The beauty of CGC Event Caterers jobs at Pontefract racecourse and the other venues they cover is that previous work experience is not essential. CGC Event Caterers are looking for staff to do events jobs who are keen to learn and to be a valuable member of the team throughout a working day that can be lıng but rewarding. The company pride themselves on employing local staff and offer training session throughout the year so that even those doing temporary jobs and seasonal jobs are working to their full potential and offering race goers and other event guests and unforgettable experience.

And it’s not all about temporary events jobs...

For those of you looking for a full time career in hospitality and catering jobs, there are also roles such as chef, event management jobs and a whole how of other careers which could see you working at Pontefract Racecourse and other racecourses in the north of England.

Pontefract Racecourse is popular with racegoers because it is easily accessible from the M62 and M1 motorways. As a major employer throughout Yorkshire, events jobs such as bar jobs and waiting on tables with CGC Event Caterers are not out of the question just because you have no transport. If you are doing seasonal jobs and other temporary work at Pontefract Racecourse and other racecourses and venues, CGC Event Caterers will provide you with transport to and from the venue and also throw in a packed lunch to keep you going throughout your shift. That has got to be good news for those of you looking for student jobs but are limited because you have no transport.

CGC Event Caterers are recruiting staff for events jobs throughout the year so if you are looking for part time jobs or seasonal work in the Yorkshire areas, this company could be worth considering. Summer jobs, Christmas jobs and other seasonal roles at both Pontefract racecourse and other racecourse and sporting venues covered by CGC Event Caterers are advertised on an ongoing basis, rather than set recruitment days but, as you might expect, more staff are recruited at particular times of year. The Christmas party season and summer race calendar are always going to be busy times, for example so there could be more jobs available around these times.

While events jobs can be long hours, they can also be lots of fun, working as part of a team to make race meets successful. Pontefract Racecourse hold a variety of events throughout the year so if you think you’ve got what it takes to work at a place like this, or at other racecourses and venues, take a look at the current job vacancies on offer to see if there is one to suit you. Click this link to find out more about Pontefract Racecourse event job vacancies and other roles with CGC Event Caterers.

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