Tips for Getting Catering Jobs for Chefs

Catering companies are growing these days with the high demand for their services. That means that more catering jobs are open to new chefs and the time to start looking for a job is now. However, it can be a competitive market. So how do you make sure that you are the one that gets hired?

First of all, you need a great CV. Most people aren’t that great at writing their own, so it might be a good idea write up a rough draft and have a family member or friend go over it before submitting a final draft. If you are really serious, consider hiring a resume company to revise the CV for you. When a company sees a well-written CV, they are more likely to take an interest in you. It makes you seem more professional.

Having some experience in the area of catering is the best way to be accepted for a catering job. It is worthwhile to do some work for lower pay in order to get the experience. If you find that you are being rejected as a potential candidate for catering jobs, it might help to loosen up and take a job that is a little beneath you to prove that you can do it. Your work experience from school can help, if you haven’t been in the industry long.

Show up prepared for the interview. Don’t go to the interview with jeans and a T-shirt. You should look the part for the job. If you want to take on a catering job, you need to look professional, calm and able to handle lots of stress! By presenting yourself as a capable person, you are more likely to get the job.

Know what you are getting into. It will be pretty obvious if you have no idea what catering is about. This industry is a little different than regular restaurant or hotel cooking and you should at least study up on it if you want an opportunity to work for a caterer. That means understanding the basics of how catering works, knowing how to handle the equipment and what will be expected of you. Your knowledge will show up in the catering job interview.

Preparing for getting catering jobs is the best way to make sure you aren’t the one who is always left out. Act professional, present a great CV and know a little about the job. This will help you make a good impression and hopefully land the position.
 
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