Catering Assistant (Cateringhelfer)

Service setup

Stations and equipment

Prepare tables, trays, beverage points, buffet equipment and guest-service areas.

Priority

Hygiene and timing

Cleaning routines, safe food handling and punctual preparation are essential during busy service periods.

Conditions

Demand-driven shifts

Early mornings, evenings, weekends or event schedules may apply depending on the service plan.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Set up catering, buffet and service areas before operation begins.
• Prepare tables, trays, beverage stations and basic service equipment.
• Move food, drinks, dishes and equipment safely between preparation and service areas.
• Replenish buffet items, water, coffee, cutlery and service materials.
• Clear used dishes, trays and waste according to the assigned workflow.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, equipment and work areas.
• Follow food-hygiene, allergen, temperature and waste-separation procedures.
• Report shortages, damaged equipment or hygiene issues immediately.
• Assist guests politely when the assigned service role requires it.

Requirements

What we expect

• Readiness for full-time shift work, including mornings, evenings or weekends.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform repetitive service tasks throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and ability to follow the service plan.
• Strict hygiene, cleaning and food-safety discipline.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods.
• Polite and practical communication with supervisors, colleagues and guests.
• Working English for onboarding and daily coordination.
• Complete CV in English; PDF format is preferred.

Strong advantages

• Previous catering, restaurant, hotel, kitchen or event-service experience.
• Food-hygiene or infection-protection instruction, when available.
• Basic German at A1–A2 level or higher.
• Previous experience with airport, corporate or high-volume catering.

Compensation

Salary for this vacancy

The final monthly amount depends on recorded working hours and the signed employment conditions. Sunday, holiday, late-hour or overtime supplements apply only when included in the applicable project terms.

Work conditions

Project framework

• Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany.
• Employment: full-time.
• Schedule: shift-based hospitality or event work.
• Workplace: catering, hospitality or event-service facility.
• Onboarding language: English.
• Employer: MaViAl Sp. z o.o.
• Vacancy status: open.

The exact schedule, start date, workplace address and any meal, accommodation or transport arrangements are confirmed in the individual offer.

Candidate profile

Who is likely to succeed

This position suits a reliable team member who can maintain hygiene, service pace and a polite attitude during busy periods. The strongest candidates follow instructions quickly and help keep the entire service area organised.

• You arrive on time and are ready before the service period begins.
• You notice shortages and report them before the station stops.
• You clean continuously instead of waiting until the end of the shift.
• You work calmly when guest volume or service speed increases.
• You follow the team leader's sequence and do not improvise around hygiene rules.

Application documents

Prepare before applying

• Complete CV in English with current city and contact details.
• Employment history with dates, locations and hospitality duties.
• Food-hygiene or hospitality certificates, when available.
• Your earliest possible start date and shift availability.
• Your current right-to-work or residence status.

Work eligibility

EU and non-EU candidates

Candidates may submit a CV regardless of nationality. Employment is possible only when the candidate has a valid right to work or when a lawful employment route is available for the specific project.

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