Yummy, a job in catering

Catering work usually means donning a bow tie and a black skirt, combing your hair and saying ‘canapé’ until the wee hours but there are wider opportunities for the more ambitious of you. Catering can be a stop off on your road to your career, or it can be the first step of a long career in the service industry.

You can train as a chef, silver service waiter, maitre d or manager, have a look at Catering Careers to find a job that’s perfect for you. Catering is usually a flexible industry, and shift based. That makes it a great career choice for anyone with kids to juggle or an alternative career to maintain on the side.

Most catering staff agencies will ask you to complete a short test when joining so make sure you know your knives from your forks before you go for the interview. It also helps to have a clean and tidy appearance and wash your hands frequently.

Some larger agencies offer online applications and will provide a uniform so get your bow ties ready and get earning.