Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

At Fasken, Success Means

Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
Working collaboratively – you’re a self-starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Your Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Catering, the Catering Clerk supports the Firm’s hospitality operations, ensuring a polished, welcoming, and efficient experience for both internal and external clients in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare and set up catering requests and refreshments for meetings
Refresh boardrooms, along with water service, ensuring readiness for meetings
Support boardroom configurations and ensure meeting spaces are tidy and well-stocked before and after use
Prepare fresh salads, sandwiches, light meals, and custom orders, with attention to presentation and dietary needs
Clean and organize kitchen areas, including refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashing stations
Maintain kitchenette and servery equipment, including coffee machines, dishwashers, microwaves, etc.)
Monitor and restock inventory of beverages, snacks, and supplies across catering kitchen, kitchenettes and serveries
Assist with receiving, checking, and putting away food and inventory deliveries
Clean and reset catering carts and service stations after events, returning equipment and utensils to catering kitchen
Follow food safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times
Provide courteous, discreet, and professional service to internal and e
Perform heavy lifting as required during stock handling and setup
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple service requests
Manage catering orders, inventory tracking, and internal communications

Required Knowledge and Experience

Valid Food Handler and Smart Serve Certificate or willingness to obtain
Minimum 1 year experience with basic cooking tasks, (e.g. ingredient prep, portioning, and plating)
Previous hospitality, catering, or food service experience preferred
Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and internal ordering systems)
Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends
Ability to lift between 15-20 pounds

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. You can submit your application via our Careers page.

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.

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