EVENT CATERING OVERHIRE

TheatreSquared•Fayetteville, AR

11d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

TheatreSquared is seeking dependable, hardworking Event Catering Overhire staff to join their seasonal team. This role supports catered events, performances, rentals, and other special activities. It's ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, are willing to assist wherever needed, and are interested in flexible, occasional work. The position focuses on event setup, catering preparation, food service support, cleanup, dishwashing, and event breakdown. While previous catering or food-service experience is preferred, the primary need is for reliable individuals who can follow directions and contribute wherever necessary. This is a support role, not a cooking position.

Requirements

Dependable and able to show up on time for accepted shifts.
Willing to work hard and help wherever needed during an event.
Able to follow instructions and work under the direction of TheatreSquared's Chef, catering management, and event staff.
Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where duties and priorities may change throughout an event.
Willing to perform a variety of tasks, including food preparation assistance, setup, plating, clearing, cleaning, dishwashing, and event breakdown.
Available for some daytime, evening, late-night, weekend, and occasional holiday shifts.
Able to stand and move for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull items associated with catering and event setup.
Able to safely lift and carry approximately 40–50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.
Reliable transportation to and from TheatreSquared.

Nice To Haves

Previous catering or food-service experience is preferred, but not required.
Previous catering, restaurant, kitchen, banquet, or other food-service experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef and catering team with basic food preparation, such as portioning, arranging, assembling, or preparing items for service.
Assist with event and catering setup, including staging food, supplies, serving pieces, tables, and other event materials.
Help prepare and organize catering and service areas before guests arrive.
Assist with plating and arranging food for service.
Monitor food and catering areas during events and replenish food, serving items, and supplies as directed.
Pass appetizers, food, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages when needed.
Assist with buffet, food station, and catering service as assigned.
Clear used plates, glassware, utensils, napkins, and other items from event and catering areas.
Keep catering, kitchen, staging, and service areas clean, organized, and supplied throughout an event.
Wash dishes, utensils, glassware, serving pieces, cookware, and other catering equipment by hand and/or using the dishwasher.
Assist with trash removal and general cleaning throughout an event.
Help with end-of-event breakdown and tear-down, including returning supplies and equipment to their proper locations.
Wash dishes and complete kitchen and catering cleanup following events.
Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing catering supplies and event materials as needed.
Follow TheatreSquared procedures related to food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and event operations.
Work cooperatively with the Chef, catering staff, Event Bar Staff, event staff, and other TheatreSquared employees.
Pitch in and support other areas of the event when additional help is needed. Event Catering Overhire staff are part of the overall event team and may be asked to assist with other reasonable event-related duties based on operational needs.