Catering Staff Member
Distinctive Catering
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Present
- Prepared food for events, following recipes and instructions from the catering manager.
- Maintained cleanliness of buffet area before, during, and after each meal service period.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the catering staff throughout events to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts. to guests during the event as needed.
- Inspected equipment onsite prior to use in order to prevent any malfunctions while serving guests.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hot foods or hazardous materials such as cleaning products or sharp objects.
- Controlled inventory of supplies used during events such as linens, china plates, bowls, glasses, utensils, making sure none went missing or unaccounted for at end of night.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each event by responding quickly to guest requests or inquiries in a polite manner.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items available so that guests could be informed about what was being served.
