Event Catering Overhire

EVENT CATERING OVERHIRE

Overhire / As-Needed Part-Time Non-Exempt
$15.00/hour tips

TheatreSquared is looking for dependable hardworking Event Catering Overhire staff to join our seasonal overhire team and help support catered events performances rentals and other special activities at TheatreSquared.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team doesnt mind jumping in wherever help is needed and is interested in occasional flexible work supporting catered events.

Event Catering Overhire staff primarily assist with event setup catering preparation and staging plating food service support cleanup dishwashing and event breakdown. This is a support position working alongside TheatreSquareds Chef event staff and other team members. It is not a cooking position and employees will not be expected to prepare or cook meals independently.

Previous catering or food-service experience is preferred but not required. Were looking primarily for people who are dependable willing to work able to follow direction and comfortable pitching in wherever needed.

WHAT DOES OVERHIRE MEAN

Overhire staff work as needed based on TheatreSquareds event rental and performance schedule rather than receiving a regular weekly schedule.

Available shifts may be offered for pickup or assigned based on availability and staffing needs. Some weeks may provide several opportunities to work while other weeks may have few or no shifts available. Special events and rentals may create additional opportunities throughout the year.

Shifts may take place during the day evening late night weekends and occasionally holidays depending on the event schedule.

There is no minimum number of shifts required. However reliability is extremely important. Once you pick up or are scheduled for a shift we count on you to be there on time and ready to work.

WHAT YOULL DO

The primary responsibility of Event Catering Overhire is to support the successful setup service and cleanup of catered events. Duties may vary from event to event and may include:

• Assist the Chef and catering team with basic food preparation such as portioning arranging assembling or preparing items for service.
• Assist with event and catering setup including staging food supplies serving pieces tables and other event materials.
• Help prepare and organize catering and service areas before guests arrive.
• Assist with plating and arranging food for service.
• Monitor food and catering areas during events and replenish food serving items and supplies as directed.
• Pass appetizers food water and other non-alcoholic beverages when needed.
• Assist with buffet food station and catering service as assigned.
• Clear used plates glassware utensils napkins and other items from event and catering areas.
• Keep catering kitchen staging and service areas clean organized and supplied throughout an event.
• Wash dishes utensils glassware serving pieces cookware and other catering equipment by hand and/or using the dishwasher.
• Assist with trash removal and general cleaning throughout an event.
• Help with end-of-event breakdown and tear-down including returning supplies and equipment to their proper locations.
• Wash dishes and complete kitchen and catering cleanup following events.
• Assist with loading unloading moving and organizing catering supplies and event materials as needed.
• Follow TheatreSquared procedures related to food safety sanitation cleanliness and event operations.
• Work cooperatively with the Chef catering staff Event Bar Staff event staff and other TheatreSquared employees.
• Pitch in and support other areas of the event when additional help is needed. Event Catering Overhire staff are part of the overall event team and may be asked to assist with other reasonable event-related duties based on operational needs.

This position is primarily a behind-the-scenes support role. There may be occasional interaction with guests when passing food or non-alcoholic beverages clearing items or assisting in event spaces. Staff are expected to be polite and welcoming but this is not a traditional server position and does not require taking food or drink orders.

Event Catering Overhire staff will not serve or handle alcoholic beverages.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Dependable and able to show up on time for accepted shifts.
• Willing to work hard and help wherever needed during an event.
• Able to follow instructions and work under the direction of TheatreSquareds Chef catering management and event staff.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous catering restaurant kitchen banquet or other food-service experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where duties and priorities may change throughout an event.
• Willing to perform a variety of tasks including food preparation assistance setup plating clearing cleaning dishwashing and event breakdown.
• Available for some daytime evening late-night weekend and occasional holiday shifts.
• Able to stand and move for extended periods and regularly bend reach lift carry push and pull items associated with catering and event setup.
• Able to safely lift and carry approximately 4050 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
• Reliable transportation to and from TheatreSquared.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULING

This is a part-time non-exempt overhire/seasonal position paying $15.00 per hour plus tips when applicable to the event or shift worked.

Event Catering Overhire staff do not have a guaranteed number of weekly hours or a regularly scheduled work week. Work opportunities are based on TheatreSquareds changing schedule of catered events rentals performances and other special activities.

There may be periods with several available shifts and other periods with significantly feweror noshifts available.

This position is a good fit for someone looking for flexible occasional work and extra income rather than someone seeking a consistent weekly schedule.

THEATRESQUARED MISSION

We believe that theatredone well and with passioncan transform lives and communities. At the theatre in schools and online we create remarkable performances; broaden access; foster empathy equity and cohesion; and gather with one another around art conversation food and other shared experiences in a welcoming inclusive space.

Required Experience:

Junior IC