The Catering Assistant is responsible for providing consistent and high-quality standard of food and beverage set up/service to clients, ensuring smooth delivery of conference and function services. Sets up and breaks down conference rooms according to event orders as well as maintains cleanliness standards for kitchens, equipment and meeting rooms. Assembles and arranges conference equipment in function and conference rooms per event requirements. Disassembles conference rooms at appropriate break down times. Office maintenance, including, but not limited to: trash removal, cleaning, ordering and restocking kitchens, pantries, supplies, etc. In addition, works with the Coordinator - Hospitality, Site Manager or Integrated Accounts Manager in the execution of all internal and Client events.
Responsibilities:
Become knowledgeable with the Firm's required Best Practices in Food Service Procedures
Prepare meeting rooms for food and beverage service, deliver, set-up and retrieve orders, perform clean-up and reset of meeting rooms when the meeting is finished according to the schedule in the in-house reservation system and organized by the supervisor
Ensure that all tabletop items, including but not limited to linens, plates, cutlery and glassware are clean and presentable, properly set tables and related furniture for special events as instructed by the supervisor
Maintain a safe and orderly work area and perform all job duties in a safe manner, following all Firm safety policies and procedures
Maintain inventory supplies, ensuring the kitchen, conference centre and coffee rooms are well stocked, assist in receiving and storing deliveries
Ensure exceptional client service for all events, including prompt delivery of food, beverage and catering needs, familiarity with boardroom technology and supporting the conference floor set up and take down
Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of cafe and other kitchen areas
Other duties as assigned by Coordinator - Hospitality and/or manager
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years experience in a food services, restaurant, hospitality or catering role
Certification required to serve alcohol (eg. Smart Serve in Ontario)
Skills:
Working knowledge of accepted food service industry standards with regard to food sanitation, food handling and preparation, food and beverage set-up and service
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to exercise discretion and good judgement
Possess excellent co-ordination, organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent multi-tasking skills and adaptable to change
Service oriented
Ability to work as a team or independently
Ability to regularly lift and push objects up to 30 lbs
* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Applications
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