Catering Attendant

Constellation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

UNUM coverage

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a dedicated catering attendant to join our Washington, DC team. You will deliver superior service to clients by supporting daily pantry, coffee/beverage, and conference room operations, ensuring food safety and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Prior banquet/wait staff experience is preferred, with on-site shifts in a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and exceptional customer service required.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and service knowledge.
• At least one year of banquet/wait staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Pantry and banquet prep: refill supplies, clean surfaces, and restock stations.
• Operate coffee and beverage stations, restock items, and maintain cleanliness.
• Set up and break down conference rooms, serving and labeling foods.
• Restock and clean on-the-floor areas, including reception and conference rooms.
• End-of-shift restock, sanitize equipment, and maintain pantry organization.
• Rotate assignments weekly and ensure safe food handling and temperature control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Banquet/Wait staff experience

Job description

The Role at a glance

We are looking for motivated catering attendants to join our Constellation team in Washington, DC. As a catering attendant, you will provide superior service to our customers through the account.

Responsibilities

• Pantry Kitchens – Daily Tasks: Refill napkins, plates (small & large), bowls and utensils (forks, knives, spoons); wipe down counters; check and clean refrigerator interiors.
• Coffee Machines / Water Fountain: Refill coffee beans / pods; refill latte mix and hot chocolate; restock teas; restock sugars and stirrers; refill creamers; clean drip trays and nozzles; restock hot cup lids, sleeves, stirrers.
• Conference Room Setup – Beginning to End: Review conference room reservation or event order; prepare all food and beverage items; set out table runners; arrange platters, utensils, plates, napkins; set up coffee/tea/water stations; place signage or labels; confirm AV/room layout if needed; restock food as needed; clear empty dishes/trash discreetly; break down food stations; clean and sanitize all surfaces; collect serving utensils, trays, platters and wash; return room to standard setup; replate food into serving trays/bowls; heat food as required; ensure items are served safely and at the correct temperature; wash and replace serving utensils as needed.
• Snack Spreads: Arrange chips & dips; label dietary items when needed; keep presentation neat and replenished.
• End-of-Shift Tasks: Full restock of all pantries; check supply levels and report items needed; clean and sanitize equipment; ensure refrigerators and coffee machines are cleaned; empty all trash/recycling; return equipment to designated area.
• Side Work: Each area will be assigned to an attendant for a week and rotated.
• On The Floor: Restock water near reception desk; restock mints in all conference rooms, reception area and restrooms; refill tissues; refill hand sanitizer; refill stationary boxes; wipe and stock large credenzas – 9E, 12B.
• Behind the Scenes – Kitchen: Keep refrigerators organized, discard expired items and leftovers; keep all china, utensils and smallware organized; refill white boxes with forks, knives, spoons; refill all still bottles of water and place in refrigerators; wipe down dishwasher area and walls near dishwasher as needed; mop floors as needed; polish stainless steel on Thursday; restock kitchen items (forks, knives, spoons, creamers, sugars, coffees, sternos, trash bags).
• Behind the Scenes – Storage: Receive and store boxes; remove flaps from boxes and place on shelves; move linen from reception area to closet; organize linen closet and boxes; stock closet outside Monument.

What we're looking for

Must-haves

• The ability to work as part of a team devoted to providing outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.
• At least one year of banquet/wait staff experience.

Nice-to-haves

• At least one year of prior experience in a commissary program.

Compensation

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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About Constellation: From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.