Catering Support Associate Full Time

Compass Group Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health resources

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Catering Support Associate to join our team. You will assist with the preparation, setup, presentation, and delivery of catering orders, following established standards and timelines.

Ideal candidates are organized, customer-focused, and able to work early mornings or evenings as required. This role offers opportunities for growth within our food service operations and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Experience preparing sandwiches, wraps, and catering platters is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow catering guides, instructions, and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Availability to start as early as 6:00 AM or finish as late as 7:30 PM, depending on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with catering preparation, basic cooking, and food assembly.
• Prepare sandwiches, wraps, platters, and other catering menu items.
• Follow catering guides, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Ensure catering orders are accurate, complete, and ready for delivery on time.
• Set up catering displays professionally and maintain attractive food presentation.
• Deliver and set up catering orders at designated locations.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth catering operations.
• Support daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, service, and cleaning when catering demand is low.

Skills

Cooking basics

Food presentation

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Food safety

Job description

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.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Catering Support Associate to join our team.

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation, cooking, setup, presentation, and delivery of catering orders. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established catering standards and timelines.

When catering volume is low, the associate will support general kitchen operations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with catering preparation, basic cooking, and food assembly.
• Prepare sandwiches, wraps, platters, and other catering menu items.
• Follow catering guides, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Ensure catering orders are accurate, complete, and ready for delivery on time.
• Set up catering displays professionally and maintain attractive food presentation.
• Deliver and set up catering orders at designated locations.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth catering operations.
• Support daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, service, and cleaning when catering demand is low.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Experience preparing sandwiches, wraps, and catering platters is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow catering guides, instructions, and established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Availability to start as early as 6:00 AM or finish as late as 7:30 PM, depending on operational requirements.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes pride in food presentation, understands the importance of delivering catering orders accurately and on time, and maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent food quality and customer service.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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