Catering Event Staff - Flexible Hours & Weekly Pay

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

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.