Location
Waterloo, ON | Canada
Job description
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at . We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Working Title: Catering Server
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 22.00
Address: 227 King Street, South Waterloo ON N2J1R2
New Hire Schedule: Variable hours Monday to Friday
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 [email protected] for further information.
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