Catering Services Assistant (14-Month Contract)
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is seeking a Catering Services Assistant to join our Catering Services Department in the Toronto office. This position is a 14-month contract.
The Catering Services Assistant will be responsible for servicing events within the Firm including serving, bartending and/or bussing meetings, sit-down meals and/or buffet meals, responding to conference food and beverage requests throughout the Firm and setting up meeting rooms with catering requests. The Catering Services Assistant will report directly to the Supervisor, Catering and work closely with the catering team to ensure that the highest standards of service and professionalism are offered at all times to internal and external guests/clients.
The ideal candidate should have banquet and/or catering experience in a fast-paced environment, be personable and service oriented. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative to be successful in this position, as well as the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with Firm members and colleagues.
This position will require the Catering Services Assistant to cover shifts that rotate from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Candidates will need to have flexible schedules and should expect to work varying shifts (day and/or evenings) when the demand of the Catering Services Department requires it.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your application along with a cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal.
Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Who We Are
At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.
Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.
The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.