CATERING ATTENDANT (ON CALL)

Compass Group USA; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading catering service seeks a Catering Attendant in South San Francisco. You will deliver and serve food at events while ensuring all tasks are completed to high standards. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, logging food temperatures, and offering great service. Previous catering experience is preferred, along with a valid food handler's permit. Join us for career-building opportunities in a hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions.
• Ensures accurate execution of all events during the shift.
• Cleans event area during and after events.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Education

Valid food handler’s permit

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

• We are hiring immediately for an on call CATERING ATTENDANT position.
• Location: WPC - 1080 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On call schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open‑minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out‑of‑the‑box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.

Job Summary

Summary: Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures the accurate execution of all events during his/her shift. May drive a catering delivery truck. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down the setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
• Logs and maintains food temperatures.
• Arranges tables and decorations.
• Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed.
• Returns food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards for catered functions.
• Stocks, cleans and maintains catering facility and equipment.
• Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.
• Maintains in‑depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand.
• Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Follows safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license may be required; must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler’s permit and/or alcohol server’s permit where required by state law.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug‑free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.