Catering Assistant

Advantages: Good wage
Disadvantages: always on feet

...have been working as a catering assistant for the past year in my local university - i personally enjoy the work. unlike others i know. my main job is to ensure all the dishes are brought in from the front of the restaurant to the kitchen, washed dried and put away again. Our establishment offers a catering service outside the restaurant throughout the university, so i would make up teas and coffees for the amout required and deliver their order ...
...So that is how a catering assistant works... i got my job through a job agency, then the catering staff kept me on full time - i must be good :) lol Catering staff are always on the look out for more staff as it is required for more big functions, so if you are interested in working in this profession then i would suggest job agencies... as they always get people started in this line of work. hope you liked my review of a catering assistant. ... Read review

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Horrible, tiring work

Catering Assistants serve food to customers at catering establishments from behind a counter. This may include both hot and cold snacks. Catering Assistants take orders and operate the cash register. They are also responsible for making sure that the counter areas and tables are kept clean, that there is an adequate supply of cutlery, crockery, glasses and trays available at all times, and that there is sufficient food on display and drinks in the ...
...formal educational qualifications are required. Catering Assistants need to have out-going friendly personalities. They should be quick on their feet and work well under pressure. Teamwork is very important. Appearance should be smart and good hygiene when handling food is essential. For working on the till, a certain amount of numerical ability is required. How to become a Catering Assistant Persons interested in pursuing this career should apply ... Read review