Banquet & Catering Server, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Calgary is seeking a Catering Server to deliver and serve food and beverages at scheduled functions, ensuring timely setup and professional guest service. You will handle food safety, temperature logs, and post-event cleanup while working in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a valid Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service certificate, and the ability to read event orders.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler Certificate and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Able to read event orders and organize deliveries.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task.
• Good attention to detail.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations
• Log and maintain food temperatures
• 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 truck

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Reading orders

Physical ability

Job description

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
• 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 truck

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
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Compensation:

$16 per hour + gratuities