Catering Assistant

Reports to: Catering, Conference, and Reception Manager.

People + Communication

• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people and exhibiting a warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Having a positive attitude and sense of urgency when resolving issues.
• High level of attention to detail
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in-person, by email and telephone.  Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact.

F&B

• Assist with managing food orders for meetings. Set-up of all spaces in accordance with established protocols.
• Creative eye and attention to detail for food and beverage set-ups.
• Advise Catering Manager and Catering Coordinator when supplies need to be ordered for all spaces
• Re-stock office café spaces and pantries
• Clear conference rooms and ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

In Office 

• Support various in-house events including set-ups, food presentation, serving and breakdown. Including events/meetings starting before or after hours as needed.

Facilities:

• Clean and maintain conference room, catering kitchen area, pantries and office café spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to determine when guidance or assistance is required from the coordinator or manager
• Ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Work may require irregular hours and occasionally requires overtime to perform the essential duties of the position.

Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in the food services or hospitality industry – i.e. catering, restaurants, hotels, etc.