Catering Associate

Job summary

You will be responsible for assembling, delivering, and serving food and beverages at scheduled functions while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, you will assist with event setup, table preparation, and the cleaning of the catering facility and equipment after events.

Job details

How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for delivering and serving food and beverages at scheduled functions. As a Catering Server, you will: * Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations * Log and maintain food temperatures * Follow the checklist & internal procedures * Assist with food and table prep before events begin * Arrange buffet tables with food, beverage, and service items according to standards * Serve plated dinners to guests and respond to requests for beverages, appetizers, and other needs * Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service * Thoroughly clean location after event is completed and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks * Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility * Stock, clean and maintain catering facility and equipment * Ensure guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times * Maintain in-depth knowledge of the complete menu and products on hand * Maintain clean and safe work environment * Follow safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times * May drive a catering delivery cart About you: * You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate for the province in which you are applying * Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment * Valid driver's license may be required * Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day The hourly wage range for this position is 18.00$. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for assembling, delivering, and serving food and beverages at scheduled functions while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, you will assist with event setup, table preparation, and the cleaning of the catering facility and equipment after events.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Food Handler Certificate and a Responsible Beverage Service Certificate. A minimum of one year of experience in a similar environment is required, along with the ability to read event orders and organize daily deliveries.

Listed skills

• Food service · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food service
• Catering
• Event setup
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Menu knowledge
• Delivery
• Table preparation
• Food handling
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Event Management
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Inventory Management

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Catering Associate
• Busser / Banquet Worker / Cafeteria Attendant
• Food Service Counter Attendants
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

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