Catering assistants prepare food, stock supplies, and clean work areas. They typically work alongside caterers at events such as conferences, galas, and weddings. Positions are typically offered both full- and part-time, and it is common for catering assistants to work early mornings, late nights, and on weekends. Catering assistants work with managers and offer support to chefs and servers. Working within a team, catering assistants have strong communication skills. Those who are well-suited to this position enjoy working with others and are excellent multitaskers.
Catering Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
While a catering assistants day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role, such as:
Assist in Food Preparation
Catering assistants help prepare food in the kitchen. They carry out basic food preparation tasks such as washing and peeling produce, making sauces and dressings, and slicing and cutting meat. When necessary, catering assistants handle machinery.
Schedule Catering Orders
Catering assistants maintain the schedule for catering orders. Keeping track of the schedule, they communicate with clients and ensure that availabilities are open for scheduled catering events.
Set Up Catering Events
At venues, catering assistants set up the event area. They position tables and chairs and ensure that utensils are prepared. They set up banners, tents, and other relevant items in off-site catering events.
Stock Supplies
Maintaining inventory, catering assistants ensure there is no shortage of supplies. When supplies and ingredients run out, catering assistants order more. When deliveries come in, catering assistants unload the supplies and organize the stock room.
Handle Bill Inquiries
Catering assistants deal with billing for clients. They accept deposits when new orders come in, and they discuss the price of catering services with customers.
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