Catering Support Associate Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Vancouver is seeking a dependable Catering Support Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will assist with the preparation, cooking, setup, presentation, and delivery of catering orders, following established standards and timelines.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. Availability to start as early as 6:00 AM or finish as late as 7:30 PM may be required based on catering volumes.

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 and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with the kitchen team.
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Availability to start as early as 6:00 AM or finish as late as 7:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assist with catering preparation, basic cooking, and food assembly.
• Prepare sandwiches, wraps, platters, and other catering items.
• Follow catering guides, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Ensure 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 for smooth catering operations.
• Support daily kitchen activities when catering demand is low.

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 applicablepaytransparencylegislation. 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.