Catering Job Description Sample

This Catering sample job description can be used to help you create a job advert that will attract candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.

Job Title: Catering

Catering Job Purpose:

Provides refreshments including food and beverages to third-party locations such as hotels, events (indoor and outdoor), conferences, and business offices.

Catering Job Duties:

  • Prepares food either by heating it up or cooking it to order using portable cooking appliances (grills, fryers, hot plates, etc.)
  • Furnishes the food service area with tables and chairs
  • Lays out tablecloths, dishes, and cutlery
  • Decorates the food service area (putting flower vases on tables, sprinkling glitter on tablecloths, etc.)
  • Shows diners to their seats (if there is a seating arrangement)
  • Serves diners food
  • Answers questions about the food
  • Knows the ingredients in the food and whether each dish is vegetarian, can trigger allergic reactions, or satisfies other dietary restrictions
  • Knows enough about the event to direct diners to the restroom and points of interest
  • Loads a truck with food, cooking appliances, and decor
  • Drives a truck to and from various job sites
  • Works during the breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours
  • Makes sure food supplies are kept stocked
  • Cleans up food spills and keeps the service area presentable
  • Washes dishes
  • Throws out trash
  • Keeps a record of broken or missing equipment, dishes, and cutlery and informs management of required replacements
  • Accepts payments for food and drink and counts out change, unless the service is already paid for in full
  • Maintains an excellent customer-service based attitude and always tries to provide for the diner

Catering Skills and Qualifications:

Cooking, Food Preparation, Cleaning, Decorating, Service, Punctuality, Friendliness, Positive Attitude, Bartending, Attention to Detail, Loading and Unloading, Heavy Lifting, Stocking

————————————

Job Seekers: Search for Catering Jobs and apply on Monster now.