Who is a Caterer?

Catering services are on the rise in Ghana and caterers are at the center of it all. A Caterer is an experienced and skilled person in the activities of cooking, baking, and preparing various meals. They are typically engaged by restaurants and bakeries. They supply food for social events such as weddings, corporate events, and gatherings, parties like birthday parties, and other such gatherings. They are responsible for the menu for the events mostly deciding what is to be prepared with the clients. They handle the ingredients, ingredients sourcing, staffing, and training if necessary. Caterers are in demand in Ghana especially in .

What does a Caterer do?

A caterer’s primary responsibility is to design menus, prepare and serve the menu for events and parties including corporate gatherings and parties, weddings, office lunches, and other places where food is to be served.

Caterer Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinating with clients to create menus for events and gatherings
• Prepare and store food safely before and during events
• Settle on prices and create contracts for clients
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure safety, as well as health standards in food preparation, are met
• Set up tables and foodservice areas with chairs, linens, and dishes
• Serve food to guests at events
• Create menus according to a client’s preferences and dietary needs
• Visit sites before events to assess the kitchen facilities and make necessary plans
• Order any necessary supplies for events
• Clean up and take down the dining area by removing all table materials, linens, waste garbage, and furniture

Requirements for Caterer Jobs in Ghana

• Training/Apprenticeship as a caterer
• Relevant experience as a caterer

Skills for a Caterer in Ghana

Caterers of all types like need relevant skills to succeed at their job. Some of them are;

• Customer Service
• Accuracy
• Communication
• Commitment to Learning
• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• People skills
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication

How much does a Caterer make in Ghana?

The salary of a caterer in Ghana per month is from GH₵1,280 to GH₵9,430 and an average of GH₵3,380 (According to salaryexplorer)

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