Class code 9016 — Caterer

This classification covers caterers who prepare food at a commissary kitchen and transport it to off-site events such as weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. The work combines commercial kitchen operations with the logistics and physical demands of setting up and serving food away from a fixed dining room.

Payroll typically includes chefs and prep cooks, event servers and bartenders, delivery and setup crew, and event coordinators who oversee service at the venue. Because caterers travel to different sites, the work often involves loading and unloading heavy equipment, chafing dishes, and tables in varied and sometimes unfamiliar locations.

Injury exposure includes the usual kitchen risks of cuts and burns, plus added strain and vehicle-related exposure from transporting food, tables, and equipment to event sites. Setup and teardown at outdoor or unfamiliar venues can add slip, trip, and lifting hazards not typically found in a fixed restaurant setting.