Catering Attendant

Quest Food Management Services LLC•Chicago, IL

52d

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable and energetic Catering Assistant to join our growing team. The successful candidate will support the catering team in preparing, planning, and executing catering events. You'll play a key role in ensuring high standards of compliance, cleanliness, customer service, and food hygiene are maintained at all times. Desirable candidates are: Culinary minded Natural leaders Acutely aware that the guest's satisfaction is always our top priority Eager to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Open to develop their professional acumen

Requirements

Previous experience in a restaurant, catering, or hospitality environment
Food Handler Certification, BASSET Certification
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A team player with a positive attitude
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
Desire to learn, adapt, and grow with the operation
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with Caterease
Ability to work in an active role, which may involve standing for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Assist in all catering events including Monday-Friday school catering as well as Saturday and Sunday events, as needed. An open and flexible schedule is required.
On full-service event days, assist the Catering Director with key responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Play a role in managing the service team by checking in temp workers, filling out time sheets, providing guidance on how and why we do what we do, and ensuring that the service team stays on track with event timelines
Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages
Set up and clear down catering areas before and after service
Serve food and drinks to customers in a polite and professional manner
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, service, and dining areas
Loading/unloading catering equipment from our storage areas
Maintain storage areas
Follow food safety and hygiene standards
Provide excellent customer service during events
Be involved in catering event logistics meetings and providing input on how to best serve our client

Benefits

Career growth and paid training
Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, summers off
Free meals daily
Annual Shoes for Crews $40.00 Credit
(8) Paid holidays
2 raises/year (based off performance reviews)
$1k-500 Referral Bonus, no limit
Paid unused Sick Time
Public Transportation/Parking Benefit Pre-Tax Plan
Illinois Paid Leave Work Act (up to 40 hours/year for FT, avg hours/week per year for PT)
401k with Matching
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits