Catering Service Worker

Sodexo; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Shift meals (where offered)

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Catering Service Worker to warmly greet guests and support service in a non-tipped, full‑time role. You will contribute to a friendly dining environment and uphold standards of food service across coffee shops, lunchrooms, and related sites.

The position requires 0–1 year of related experience, weekday morning shifts, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability. Benefits include PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Previous experience in fine dining, catering, or banquet serving may be required at certain locations.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to patrons at counters and tables in coffee shops, lunchrooms, and other dining establishments.
• Present menus to customers, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and service.
• Memorize or write order on check, relay order to kitchen and serve food and beverages from kitchen and service bars.
• Attend work and show up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Location: HOPS - 68444001

Workdays/shifts: Weekdays – morning shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $22.20 per hour - $23.20 per hour

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do: As a Catering Service Worker at Sodexo, you are warm-welcomers and experience ambassadors. Your dedication to customer service brings a smile and makes a meaningful impact on others. This is a non-tipped service position.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve food and beverages to patrons at counters and tables in coffee shops, lunchrooms, and other dining establishments.
• Present menus to customers, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service.
• Duties include: memorizing or writing order on check, relaying order to kitchen and serving food and beverages from kitchen and service bars.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 1 year of related experience
• Previous experience in fine dining, catering, or banquet serving experience may be required at certain locations
• Additional Requirements: Not Applicable (N/A)

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.