A Caterer, of Catering Chef, is in charge of preparing, delivering and serving bulk meal orders to clients based on their menu selection and event type. Their duties include developing menus and service packages, coordinating meal delivery, managing event schedules and food preparation timelines, setting up equipment to serve food and preserve its temperature, shopping for ingredients, cooking food and advertising their business to bring in new clients.
A Caterer should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Caterer should be able to execute:
- Preparing and storing food safety before and during events
- Setting up all tables and food service areas with chairs, linens and dishes
- Serving food to guests at events
- Cleaning up and tearing down the dining area by removing all tableware, linens, garbage and furniture
- Creating menus according to a client’s preferences and dietary needs
- Visiting sites before events to assess the kitchen facilities and make necessary plans
- Ordering any necessary supplies for events
A competitive Caterer will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Advanced customer service skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions and the ability to come up with menus accordingly
- Understanding of safe food handling policies and procedures
- Excellent communication skills for conversing with clients, guests and employees
- Business acumen and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Time management and organizational skills
