Title: CATERING SERVER
Working Title: Catering Server, Lazy Gourmet SFU, Vancouver, BC
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 20.00
Address: 580 W Hastings Street Vancouver BC V6B 5K3
New Hire Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.
Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.
Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for delivering and serving food and beverages at scheduled functions.
As a Catering Server, you will:
- Assemble and deliver all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations
- Log and maintain food temperatures
- Assist with food and table prep before events begin
- Arrange buffet tables with food, beverage, and service items according to standards
- Serve plated dinners to guests and respond to requests for beverages, appetizers, and other needs
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
- Thoroughly clean location after event is completed and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks
- Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility
- Stock, clean and maintain catering facility and equipment
- Ensure guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the complete menu and products on hand
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Follow safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times
- May drive a catering delivery truck
About you:
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate for the province in which you are applying
- Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment
- Valid driver's license may be required
- Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task
- Good attention to detail
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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