Caterer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

As a Caterer, you'll be a key player in our success and ensure all of our banquet and catering offerings exceed our guests’ expectations. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player at heart. The type of person that knows you’re only successful when those around you are set up for success. Beyond that, you should be eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and the ability to inspire those around you. As a Caterer, you’ll help customers discover the pleasure of tasting incredible food and elevate our passion for providing it at every turn.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Requirements & Skills 1

Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
Experience Desired: The ideal candidate will have experience in a single unit catering, convention center, or hotel banquet business.; Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point; Must be organized and detail oriented; Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time, while providing exceptional service to our guests.; Previous hotel and catering experience preferred. Prior sales experience strongly preferred.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent plus 18 months to 3 years of additional training
Certification or Licensing Required: Valid Driver's License
- Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
- Travel Required: Regional - Daily, 25 - 50%
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job summary 2

Caterer serves as partner with Dining Services Supervisor / Director. This includes the actual working of coffee breaks, receptions, and meals including set-up, service, and clean-up. Caterer interacts with customers/ guests at events with professionalism, service and grace.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Sets up, serves and cleans up dining room as directed.
Interacts with guests and customers at events with professionalism, service and grace, upholding the customer service expectations of Company and the client/account.
Ensures all dishes, utensils, and other equipment from the storeroom are clean and properly returned to their correct place. Ensures proper lock-up procedures are followed and enforced.

Requirements & Skills 2

1 year minimum experience with food service and catering preferred.

Job summary 3

The Caterer will mostly mostly work day shift hours however there will be times when the position needs to work an occasional night or weekend. If you are looking for new opportunities in an area you love, while working in an environment of caring, then we’d love to learn more. Please fill out your application today! The Caterer plans for catering events by coordinating catering schedule, room reservations. Plans and participates in menus, staffing, room set-up and orders supplies.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Takes catering orders and responds to customer needs. Completes billing for services.
Coordinates and participates in room setup, menu confirmation, service time and other vital information with kitchen and catering teams.
Responsible for maintaining pertinent inventory levels of clean and sanitary tableware, serving equipment, and other related items while assuring reduction of waste.
- Completes orders for catering carts to be set up, delivered and picked up on a daily basis.
- Ensures there is adequate staffing and resources during catered banquet events. Anticipates needs and problem solves as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job summary 4

Do you like getting creative in the kitchen? Does preparing good food get you excited? Do you feel the Force calling you? Then we have the right position for you! Santikos is looking for a Caterer to provide our guests with exceptional service through outstanding meal preparation at our location.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Prepare product in accordance with the recipes provided. (We want to provide great tasting food. Yummy!)
Maintain consistency with all product served.
- Operate the grill, fryer, or ovens as needed. (Be an awesome expert for all kitchen equipment.)
- Keep work area clean and sanitized. (Safety is top priority for us!)
- Ensure the kitchen area is adequately prepped for each day’s/night’s service.

Requirements & Skills 4

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
At least 1 year of experience in a restaurant setting preferred

Job summary 5

The Caterer primary objective is to provide our guests with an exceptional and memorable experience that exceeds their expectations!

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Maintains a Team and Guest focus while performing duties. Demonstrates Respect and Loyalty to the entire team every shift. Understands his/her role as a team player with both Kitchen and Front of the House Team Members, working together to achieve common goals.
Understands his/her role in achieving Our Mission Statement.
Follows all safety guidelines and procedures. If driving, follows all rules of the road and company policies.
Proactively reviews all orders before departure to ensure they are complete and meet our standards of quality and temperature.
Adheres to all Health Department and sanitation standards.
Attends all scheduled team meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the management team.
- Jumps in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by management.
- Demonstrates personal ethics, values and a sense of commitment in the work environment.

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Job summary 6

The Caterer will execute event set-up, serve guests during the event, and ensures smooth break-down once events are over. The Caterer focuses on celebrations including weddings, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, engagement parties, work events & luncheons, bridal & baby showers, fundraisers, private sharing dinners, cooking workshops, and many more.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Provide excellent customer service to ensure client & guest expectations are met according to event instruction and company standards
Communicate with Director of Catering, Event Manager, and Catering Team to ensure event runs smoothly
Serve meals and plated dinners to guests, refill beverages, and respond to requests for other needs
Clear dishes and glassware in a timely manner
Keep serving stations restocked throughout the event
Complete clean up and break down from service
- Treat all guests in a friendly, attentive, and positive manner
- Be a team player and assist other catering staff as needed to optimize the client & guest’s dining experience
- Work efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness

Requirements & Skills 6

Job summary 7

The Caterer provides food, beverages and equipment for special events. Gathers all food and supplies, transports and sets up food service events and assists in clean-up after events. Monitors and maintains quality control of food and equipment, restocking supplies and cleaning and sanitizing food service areas.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Displays strong customer service skills and the ability to work under stressful conditions. Possesses creative skills to attractively present food items. Exhibits good listening skills, effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers, customers and staff. Demonstrates ability to follow written and oral directions.
Establishes effective working relationships with co-workers and staff. Maintains quality control standards.
- Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, cold holding equipment, hot holding equipment, beverage machines, catering tables/carts, convection and combination ovens and dish washing machines.
- Depending on location, follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry.
- Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Requirements & Skills 7

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience in a catering environment preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Job summary 8

The Caterer's primary objective is to provide our guests with an exceptional and memorable experience that exceeds their expectations!

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Requirements & Skills 8

Must be an individual of high integrity, demonstrate a positive attitude, have a high level of enthusiasm, and have an innate ability to interact with people.
Must possess a positive attitude and work well with others. A Happiness to Serve is essential!
Must be able to work unsupervised. Must be confident and an excellent problem-solver in a variety of situations.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Must have an exemplary driving record if driving for us.
- Must be able to drive company vehicles, as well as having a reliable personal vehicle covered by liability insurance limits as determined by company policy (applies to those who drive to and from catering events.)

Job summary 9

The Caterer is responsible for preparing food products (ie. main entrees, soups and sauces) in an institutional setting utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques, standardized recipes and plating guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

The Caterer work involves meeting production schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary standards, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
An incumbent Caterer is accountable for the quality of food items prepared, ensuring proper utilization and storage of food and supplies, and for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work areas.
Food handling activities are performed in accordance with external and internal guidelines and regulatory guidelines, and an employee works effectively to minimize waste during the flow of food while maintaining a quality end product.

Requirements & Skills 9

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Four years of progressively responsible related work experience in the fast-food, restaurant, hospitality or other culinary environment or venue OR any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the capability to meet the requirements of the position.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Caterer.

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Requirements & Skills 10

Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day
Climb up and down up to flights of stairs at a time
Lift up to 25 pounds
Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply)
- Background check. including any program specific requirements
- Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Agency-specified automobile insurance

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