Catering Event Staff

St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.50 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

weekly pay

401k with match

Employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Safety shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job Description

American Dining Creations is a distinguished division of American Food & Vending, recognized as one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. Specializing in corporate and educational dining services, the company is committed to delivering flexible, innovative, and high-quality dining experiences tailored to the unique needs of each client. With a nationwide presence, American Dining Creations serves hundreds of thousands of guests daily and employs over 2,000 dedicated professionals. The company integrates superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, ensuring the highest operational standards and responsiveness through creative menus and comprehensive dining concepts. Their services range from full café dining under the Fresh Difference culinary philosophy to mobile ordering, catering, event coordination, and their convenient grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. By focusing on customization, true partnership, and around-the-clock support, American Dining Creations elevates the guest experience for students, faculty, and visitors alike.

The Catering Event Staff position at American Dining Creations in St. Louis, Missouri, is a dynamic and integral role within the hospitality services team. This job entails providing exceptional customer service by supporting the preparation, transportation, and execution of catering events. The role’s daily responsibilities involve attentiveness to guest needs, effective communication within a team environment, food preparation, organized supply management, and professional event setup and breakdown. Catering Event Staff are essential in ensuring all catering events run smoothly and that guests receive a hospitable and professional experience. The position requires multitasking skills and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and event presentation. Whether it’s setting up dining areas as directed by the catering manager or responding promptly to guest inquiries, the staff member must foster a welcoming atmosphere and show flexibility by undertaking additional duties as needed. This employment opportunity offers varying pay based on location and promises a supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and advancement. Weekly pay is supplemented with benefits such as a 401K plan with match, medical and dental coverage, uniform provisions, and employee referral bonuses, making it an attractive career choice for those passionate about hospitality and food service.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior experience in catering, food preparation, or food service preferred
Ability to learn and adhere to food health and safety regulations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to maintain professionalism and follow dress codes
Physical endurance for lifting, standing, and moving for long periods
Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Job Qualifications

Prior work history in catering, food preparation, food service, and customer service preferred
Knowledgeable or able to learn current food health and safety regulations
Reliable, able to work well in fast-paced environments, organized and efficient
Strong communication skills
Ability to follow dress-code guidelines maintaining professionalism and competence
Physically able to lift 50lbs, push and pull heavy catering carts, bend, climb stairs, stand and walk for entire scheduled shift

Job Duties

Setting up dining and event areas as per the catering manager's instructions
Ensuring all tableware, place settings, serving pieces and decorations are cleaned and available before each catering event
Performing food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, cutting produce, seasoning, slicing meats, and preparing sauces and salads
Loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies on and off catering vehicles and carts
Accurately setting up tabletop place settings including utensils, glasses, plates, etc.
Appropriately cleaning and storing catering equipment including chafing dishes, tableware, and platters after each catering event
Responding to guests' catering-related questions and addressing concerns or requests
Performing additional duties as assigned