Catering Server

**Position**: Catering Server

**Reports to**:Event Lead and/or Floor Lead

**Position Type**: Part-time

**Starting Pay**: $17

Catering is a fun, flexible job for those who like the spontaneity of working different locations in a celebratory, positive environment, with a variety of talent, while meeting and interacting with new guests along the way. No previous work or related experience is required. We will train you and help you develop lifelong skills for career growth and future endeavors. Must have a flexible schedule with weekend availability and the understanding that you will be scheduled as needed based on events that book.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the load-in, set-up of the event, event service, breakdown and load-out of the event.
- Collaborate in the set-up for the event by placing table settings and building buffets and stations according to the client’s vision.
- Carry out tables, chairs, bars, catering equipment for set-up.
- Assure that tables are properly set with the correct number of settings that are clean, polished and presentable for professional photos and videos.
- Appropriately and promptly accommodate guests’, the client’s, and manager’s concerns, needs, and expectations.
- Serve food and drinks in a timely manner using proper rules of etiquette.
- Setup, replenish, and remove food stations as necessary.
- Regularly buss tables or guest-filled areas of the event to keep cleanliness.
- Offer food and drinks to guests while being knowledgeable in what is being offered to them.
- Follow assigned tasks from the floor lead, event lead, and client efficiently and with a positive attitude.
- Maintains presence, attentiveness, promptness and professionalism during the whole duration of the shift.
- Assist with food preparation, including plating and garnishing dishes
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of serving areas

**Skills**:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintains a positive attitude in a stress induced setting.
- Ability to problem-solve quickly when under pressure and adapt to changes that may occur at any point.
- Strong communication skills and the capability of following verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Attention to detail and creativity in the event setup process.
- Must be reliable, well-organized, and ready to jump in to help when needed at any given moment.

**Requirements**:

- A valid California Food Handler (CFH) card.
- Must have reliable transportation to job sites that are located in Ventura County and Los Angeles County areas.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted.
- Must be comfortable with being on your feet for long periods of time, carrying and lifting trays of food and bussed items, rolling tables and chairs for setup and breakdown, maneuvering catering equipment around the event space (in areas including but not limited to) whether it is up and down uneven ground, slopes, stairs, etc.
- Must be available to work long shifts on weekends and in the evenings (Saturday availability is strongly preferred).
- Flexibility to perform different but related tasks at any given time assigned and requested by Event Lead and/or Floor Lead based on the needs.

**Shift & Schedule**:

- Weekend availability
- 8+ hour shifts
- Evening shifts
- Late night shifts
- Overtime
- Holidays

Hours and days vary weekly but weekends (Friday-Sunday) are busy with work needed. We work with your schedule, whether you have school, sports, other jobs, etc.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for growth & advancement

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Shift:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

Weekly day range:

- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

- Moorpark, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: On the road