Catering Event Staff

American Food & Vending; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Meal during shift

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Flexible hours

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Uniforms provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations, a division of American Food & Vending, is seeking Catering Event Staff to provide exceptional customer service during catering events. Responsibilities include setup, food preparation, service, and guest assistance with a professional, hospitable demeanor.

Ideal candidates have catering/food service experience, knowledge of health regulations, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Prior work history in catering, food service, and customer service is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable or able to learn current health and safety regulations.
• Be reliable, work well in fast-paced environments, organized, efficient, and have strong communication skills.
• Must follow dress-code guidelines reflecting professionalism and competence.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, push and pull heavy catering carts, bend, climb stairs, stand and walk for a scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining and event areas as instructed by the catering manager.
• Ensure all tableware, place settings, serving pieces, and décor are cleaned and available before each event.
• Perform food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, cutting, seasoning, and preparing sauces and salads.
• Load and unload food, tableware, and catering supplies on and off vehicles and carts.
• Set up tabletop place settings including utensils, glasses, and plates.
• Clean and store catering equipment after each event.
• Answer guests’ catering-related questions during events and address concerns or requests.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Dress code adherence

Job description

Location: Portland, Maine

Summary

Catering Event Staff at American Dining Creations will provide exceptional customer service through the preparation, transportation, and execution of catering events. Daily tasks involve being attentive to guests and customer needs, communicating with a team, food preparation, service, organizing supplies, as well as set‑up, maintaining, and breakdown of events. This position will also handle guest needs while keeping a professional and hospitable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Setting up dining and event areas as per the catering manager’s instructions.
• Ensuring all tableware, place settings, serving pieces, and décor are cleaned and available before each catering event.
• Performing food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, cutting produce, seasoning, slicing meats, and preparing sauces and salads.
• Loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies on and off catering vehicles and carts.
• Accurately setting up tabletop place settings including utensils, glasses, plates, etc.
• Appropriately cleaning and storing catering equipment including chafing dishes, tableware, and platters after each catering event.
• Being prepared to answer guests’ catering‑related questions during events and address concerns or requests.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior work history in catering, food preparation, food service, and customer service is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable or able to learn current food health and safety regulations.
• Be reliable, work well in fast‑paced environments, organized, efficient, and have strong communication skills.
• Must follow dress‑code guidelines in a manner that reflects professionalism and competence.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, push and pull heavy catering carts, bend, climb stairs, stand, and walk for an entire scheduled shift.

About Us

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top‑notch service.

Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands of day‑to‑day meals. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab‑and‑go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.