NOW Group provide a range of services that support people with learning difficulties and autism to realise their full potential and change their lives for the better. The organisation was established in Belfast and has expanded over the last twenty years throughout Northern Ireland, and more recently into Dublin to provide services to support people into employment.
Are you ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to our events? We are on the hunt for vibrant Event Staff to join our dynamic team at Loaf Catering. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at customer service, and love making events shine, this job is for you.
About The Role
1. Load, transport, and deliver catering orders to customers safely and on time, assist with loading/unloading catering equipment as needed.
- Ensure proper handling of food to maintain quality and temperature in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Plan efficient delivery routes to optimize time and fuel usage.
- Provide friendly and professional service to clients upon delivery, addressing customer inquiries or issues and escalating concerns if needed.
- Set up food and beverages as required (buffets, platters, etc.)
- Keep the delivery vehicle clean, fuelled, and in good working condition, conducting routine vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance needs.
- Verify orders before leaving the kitchen to ensure accuracy.
- Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate order preparation and dispatch, providing support to other team members during busy periods or large events.
Required Criteria
- Must have a full clean UK Driving Licence.
Desired Criteria
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility
Skills Needed
About The Company
At the heart of the NOW Groups mission is its commitment to empowering individuals to gain skills and access meaningful employment. It achieves this through tailored employment academies, which provide participants with industry-specific training and work placements, and through their social enterprise businesses Loaf Catering and Cafes and Loaf Pottery.
One of the best-known contributions from the NOW Group is the JAM (Just A Minute) Card -a tool that allows people with invisible disabilities to discreetly ask for patience in everyday interactions. Its a very successful initiative with over 182,500 users and 3, 000 global organisations regarded as being JAM Card Friendly.
The NOW Groups impact is driven by innovation, dedication, and an unwavering focus on changing lives for the better.
Company Culture
At NOW Group, our culture is what sets us apart. Its built on collaboration, compassion, and a shared belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Across our integrated team from Training and Employment to Family Service, JAM Card, Loaf Cafés, Catering and Pottery, Social Groups, and vital support services like HR, Communications, Finance and Compliance we are united by one purpose: to support people with learning difficulties, neurodiverse conditions, ADHD and autism intosustainable employment.
We dont just work side by side we work together. Each department brings its own strengths, but our true power lies in our ability to collaborate across teams. Our participants come from all walks of life, and its our culture of teamwork, flexibility, and deep empathy that allows us to meet their varied needs with real impact.
In 2024/2025 alone, our culture of care and commitment helped place nearly 400 people into meaningful, sustainable employment across Ireland and supported 2,168 individuals to achieve 1,824 qualifications. These arent just statistics each number represents a life transformed, a family supported, and a community benefitted.
What truly defines our team is heart. We care deeply not just about the work, but about the people behind it. Our team members show up every day with passion and purpose, knowing that their efforts are making a lasting difference. They dont see targets they see individuals, and the ripple effect that a single opportunity can have.
Company Benefits
Benefits at NOW Group
NOW Group is dedicated to the wellbeing and growth of our employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional needs. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus 12 statutory days (pro-rata), allowing ample time for rest and rejuvenation.
We prioritize health and wellness through a Health Cash Plan, which becomes available upon successful completion of the probationary period, and confidential staff counseling and financial advisory services, ensuring support for your physical, mental, and financial health.
To help plan for the future, we offer a Stakeholder Pension Scheme with a generous 5% employer contribution. Employees can also take advantage of our Bike to Work scheme and holiday purchase options, promoting flexibility and convenience.
Our flexible working initiatives, including a hybrid working model, and various wellbeing programs, reflect our commitment to fostering a positive and adaptable work environment for all team members.
Vacation, Paid time off, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Hybrid Working, On the job learning, Progression opportunities
Salary
£12.21 per hour
Benefits:
Vacation, Paid time off Cycle to work Competitive salary Long service recognition Hybrid Working On the job learning
