Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Supports the catering team in preparing, setting up, serving, and clearing food and beverages for events, meetings, and daily food service operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages for catering events and daily service.
  • Set up catering areas, buffet stations, meeting rooms, or dining areas before events.
  • Serve food and beverages to guests in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of catering equipment, utensils, and service areas.
  • Help with packing, transporting, and setting up catering supplies for off-site events if required.
  • Clear tables and dispose of waste according to hygiene standards.
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards according to company and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist chefs or kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks.
  • Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of shortages or replenishment needs.
  • Provide excellent customer service and respond to guest requests promptly.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • High school Diploma / Culinary certification
  • Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or food service is an advantage.
  • Good verbal & Written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, management and immediate surrounding colleagues.
  • Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the company standards
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.

 

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