Role: Catering Assistant
Location: London
Job Type: Full-time; Permanent
The Role
We are looking to hire a dedicated and efficient catering assistant to assist in all activities pertaining to event catering. Working as part of a team of catering assistants to ensure a smooth service is provided in accordance with all relevant procedures.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring all tableware and chafing dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized before each catering event
- Taking inventory of ingredients and catering supplies and ordering new stock as required
- Loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies onto and off catering vehicles
- Appropriately storing clean chafing dishes, tableware, platters, and equipment after each catering event
- Answering guests’ catering-related questions during events and addressing all complaints
- Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote catering services
Person specification:
- Proven experience working in the catering industry
- A food handler’s license
- Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
Desirable skills / expertise:
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills