Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Catering Assistant will be expected to provide exceptional service to conference rooms, including setup, and clean-up duties. In addition, work with the coordinator in the execution of all client and external events.

Key Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable with the Firm’s required Best Practices in Food Service Procedures

• Prepare meeting rooms for food and beverage service, deliver, set-up and retrieve orders, perform clean-up and reset of meeting rooms when the meeting is finished according to the schedule in the in-house reservation system and organized by the supervisor

• Ensure that all table top items, including but not limited to linens, plates, cutlery and glassware are clean and presentable, properly set tables and related furniture for special events as instructed by the supervisor

• Maintain a safe and orderly work area and perform all job duties in a safe manner, following all Firm safety policies and procedures

• Maintain inventory supplies, ensuring the kitchen, conference centre and coffee rooms are well stocked, assist in receiving and storing deliveries

• Ensure exceptional client service for all events, including prompt delivery of food, beverage and catering needs, familiarity with boardroom technology and supporting the conference floor set up and take down

• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of café and other kitchen areas

• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned

• May be physically demanding requiring frequent standing, lifting, etc., as necessary

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a food services, restaurant or catering role

Key Competencies

• Working knowledge of accepted food service industry standards with regard to food sanitation, food handling and preparation, food and beverage set-up and service

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; with the ability to exercise discretion and good judgement

• Food Handler’s Certificate and certification to serve alcohol may be required

• As part of a team, possess excellent communication, co-ordination, organizational and interpersonal

• Excellent multi-tasking skills and adaptable to change

• Service oriented

• Ability to regularly lift and push objects up to 30-50 pounds

• Basic computer skills, specifically with Windows-based computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

• Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.

• Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada’s Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.

• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.

• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.