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Catering Clerk

Fasken3 months ago
Toronto, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

About Fasken As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit fasken.com.

At Fasken, Success Means

  • Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
  • Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
  • Working collaboratively – you’re a self-starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
  • Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
  • Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
  • Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
  • Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
  • Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Your Role Reporting to the Supervisor, Catering, the Catering Clerk supports the Firm’s hospitality operations, ensuring a polished, welcoming, and efficient experience for both internal and external clients in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare and set up catering requests and refreshments for meetings
  • Refresh boardrooms, along with water service, ensuring readiness for meetings
  • Support boardroom configurations and ensure meeting spaces are tidy and well-stocked before and after use
  • Prepare fresh salads, sandwiches, light meals, and custom orders, with attention to presentation and dietary needs
  • Clean and organize kitchen areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashing stations
  • Maintain kitchenette and servery equipment, including coffee machines, dishwashers, microwaves, etc.)
  • Monitor and restock inventory of beverages, snacks, and supplies across catering kitchen, kitchenettes and serveries
  • Assist with receiving, checking, and putting away food and inventory deliveries
  • Clean and reset catering carts and service stations after events, returning equipment and utensils to catering kitchen
  • Follow food safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times
  • Provide courteous, discreet, and professional service to internal and e
  • Perform heavy lifting as required during stock handling and setup
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple service requests
  • Manage catering orders, inventory tracking, and internal communications
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge And Experience

  • Valid Food Handler and Smart Serve Certificate or willingness to obtain
  • Minimum 1 year experience with basic cooking tasks, (e.g. ingredient prep, portioning, and plating)
  • Previous hospitality, catering, or food service experience preferred
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and internal ordering systems)
  • Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends
  • Ability to lift between 15-20 pounds

Accessibility and Accommodation It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted.

Your Application We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. You can submit your application via our Careers page.

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About Fasken

Law Practice
1001-5000

About Fasken Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 950 lawyers and ten offices on three continents. Clients rely on us for practical and innovative legal services. We provide results-driven strategies to solve the most complex business and litigation challenges. For additional information, please visit the Firm’s website at fasken.com.