Conference Catering Attendant

CNA•Arlington, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conference Catering Attendant supports catering and conference events by receiving and checking deliveries, preparing food and beverage displays, setting up event spaces, and ensuring stations are ready before events begin. The attendant replenishes buffet stations, assists guests, and maintains cleanliness and organization during and after events. The role also includes cleaning and restocking catering pantries and galleys, maintaining conference room refrigerators, ordering and storing supplies, and cleaning and caring for equipment. The attendant reports equipment issues and performs other duties as assigned. This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements; occasional schedule flexibility may be possible at the manager’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant experience in hospitality, conference support, catering, or a related function.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with little to no loss in productivity or efficiency.
Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to last-minute changes or guest requests.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
Food and beverage knowledge, including health and safety standards and hygiene protocols.
Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work a flexible schedule, including some overtime.
Ability to lift a maximum of 30 lbs.
Ability to walk and perform physical activities such as receiving deliveries and cleaning.
Ability to push and pull catering carts and move furniture into place.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Receive catering deliveries, verify their accuracy, and promptly address issues.
Prepare food for buffet displays, including setting up sternos and chafers and replating food.
Arrange tables, linens, utensils, plates, napkins, signage, and food displays according to event specifications.
Brew coffee and ice down drinks and other in-house items.
Ensure food and beverage stations are ready before events begin.
Replenish buffet stations and attend to guest needs, requests, and special requests courteously and efficiently.
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout events.
Clear tables, remove dishes, and properly store leftover items.
Clean event areas and reset them for future functions.
Follow food safety standards and hygiene protocols.
Monitor, clean, and restock catering pantries.
Clean dishes, countertops, sinks, and equipment after meetings and events, and store items away.
Keep equipment clean and report problems and necessary repairs to the manager.
Empty garbage bins as necessary.
Stock coffee and tea supplies in galleys, including bean-to-brew coffee systems, daily.
Stock conference room refrigerators with beverages and other supplies as needed.
Order galley and catering supplies as needed.
Receive, unpack, and properly store supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.