Catering Attendant

Quest Food Management Services, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and paid training

Work-life balance

Free meals daily

Shoes for Crews credit

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a reliable Catering Attendant to support events, school programs, and community functions. You will help prep, set up, serve, and breakdown venues, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, food safety and guest service.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required; you will coordinate with the catering team to maintain event timelines and provide excellent customer experiences in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering, or hospitality environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Desire to learn, adapt and grow with the operation.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all catering events including school catering and weekend events; flexible schedule.
• Support Catering Director on full-service event days with guidance, time sheets, and timelines.
• Assist with preparation and presentation of food and beverages.
• Set up and clear catering areas before and after service.
• Serve food and drinks to customers in a polite, professional manner.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, service and dining areas; load/unload equipment.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards and participate in event logistics meetings.

Skills

Culinary minded

Natural leaders

Guest satisfaction focus

Collaborative, fast-paced

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable and energetic Catering Attendant to join our growing team. The

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable and energetic Catering Attendant to join our growing team. The
successful candidate will support the catering team in preparing, planning, and executing
catering events. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high standards of compliance,
cleanliness, customer service, and food hygiene are maintained at all times. This position is based on an as needed basis for games, events and concerts.

Desirable Candidates Are

• Culinary minded


• Natural leaders


• Acutely aware that the guest’s satisfaction is always our top priority


• Eager to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in all catering events including Monday-Friday school catering as well as Saturday and Sunday events, as needed. An open and flexible schedule is required.


• On full-service event days, assist the Catering Director with key responsibilities including, but not limited to:


• Play a role in managing the service team by checking in temp workers, filling out time sheets, providing guidance on how and why we do what we do, and ensuring that the service team stays on track with event timelines


• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages


• Set up and clear down catering areas before and after service


• Serve food and drinks to customers in a polite and professional manner


• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, service, and dining areas


• Loading/unloading catering equipment from our storage areas


• Maintain storage areas


• Follow food safety and hygiene standards


• Provide excellent customer service during events


• Be involved in catering event logistics meetings and providing input on how to best serve our client

Requirements

• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering, or hospitality environment


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• A team player with a positive attitude


• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends


• Desire to learn, adapt, and grow with the operation


• Ability to work in an active role, which may involve standing for long periods of time


• Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds

Catering Attendant Benefits

As a Part and Full Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

• Career growth and paid training


• Work-life balance


• Free meals daily


• Annual Shoes for Crews $40.00 Credit