In Germany, there is an urgent need for catering staff due to the increasing number of catering companies across Germany. This sector is growing rapidly and has taken off since 2010, resulting in over €14 billion in revenue being made from this sector every year. There are many types of catering services being provided in Germany, some examples include:
- Corporate and industrial catering
- Luxury banquets at hotels
- Event catering
- Airline catering
- Food services in the healthcare system
- Institutional food service, i.e. university dining service
The catering industry is in desperate need of stable, trained, experienced staff who will work in high-volume situations while complying with strict hygiene standards. Dynamic Staffing Services partners with German employers to source talented, reliable, and trained catering staff for the above-mentioned areas. We have more than four decades of recruitment experience and have successfully placed hundreds of thousands of catering staff within Germany. We have learned how to meet the unique recruitment needs of Germany's catering industry because we are trained in global recruitment and have experience filling the gaps of the German catering industry.
Importance of Catering Staff in Germany
1. Expansion of Corporate and Industrial Catering
There are thousands of manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, technology campuses, and corporate offices in Germany. These employers either have in-house canteens or outsource their employees’ catering requirements. Catering staff play a critical role in providing:
- Preparation of large volumes of food for meal service
- Portioning and serving of food
- Maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and sanitization
- Handling inventory, storing, and transporting food within the kitchen
Without trained catering staff, the overall quality of customer service will suffer, and employees will not be satisfied.
2. Growth of Event, Exhibition, and Trade-Fair Catering
Germany is home to some of the largest trade fairs, conventions, sporting events, concerts, and cultural festivals. Event catering requires catering staff to:
- Be able to work under time constraints
- Be able to accommodate large volumes of attendees
- Be able to maintain the highest levels of hygiene and presentation
- Be able to work flexible hours
Reliable catering staff ensures that the service delivery runs smoothly, even during the weekends.
3. Development of Hospitality, Tourism, and Airline Catering
Hotels, resorts, cruise ship terminals, and airlines require catering professionals with the ability to support:
- Catering for large events, such as wedding parties, dances, etc.
- Preparation of in-flight meals for airlines
- Delivery of food to hotel and resort guests
- Production of meals in large quantities
Catering staff provide the backbone of these businesses and will provide stability and service excellence to these market sectors.
4. Growth of Healthcare and Institutional Food Services
Healthcare facilities, nursing homes, universities, and schools rely on catering staff to be trained in:
- Food safety standards
- Food preparation for specific dietary needs
- Preparation of scheduled meals
- Maintaining a clean and sterile environment for customers and clients
Hygiene and consistency are of utmost importance in these industries.
5. Continued Shortages of Catering Staff Across the Industry
The catering industry in Germany continues to suffer from a chronic labor shortage due to:
- The demanding nature of the work performed by the catering industry
- The high level of physical demands placed on the employees by working shifts
- Increased demand for catering services over the past few years
- Limited availability of a domestic labor pool
Many international catering professionals can fill these gaps with discipline, reliability, and a strong work ethic and provide excellent customer service.
Types of Catering Staff We Recruit for Germany
Major SP Khosla founded Dynamic Staffing Services and is currently managed by Mr. Varun Khosla. Dynamic Staffing Services provides a complete selection of catering personnel for various locations based on your requirements. These include hotels, corporate kitchens, event spaces, airline catering facilities, hospitals, and large-scale food production companies. We provide staffing for catering:
- Catering Assistant
- Food Service Worker
- Buffet Attendant
- Banquet Service Staff
- Kitchen Porter/Dishwasher
- Food Preparation Assistant
- Serving Staff
- Counter Service Staff
- Catering Supervisor
- Central Kitchen Helper
Dynamic Staffing Services has worked with hundreds of companies. Therefore, we will find the best-suited candidates for your needs, whether you need personnel for an event or to help with your company's day-to-day operations.
Why German Employers Choose Dynamic Staffing Services
1. Access to Trained International Catering Staff
We source catering employees from regions where there is a robust food-service and hospitality industry, and our candidates have:
- The knowledge and training of food service and hospitality experience in a high-volume kitchen
- The understanding of proper hygiene standards
- Ability to work long, rotating, or consistent schedules
- Dedicated team-oriented service perspective
This is why we provide candidates who are "immediately productive" from the first day of employment.
2. Application of the Comprehensive Screening Process and Skill Testing
All catering candidates must go through a screening process that includes:
- An assessment of knowledge in food safety and hygiene
- An interview that assesses reliability and behavior
- An assessment of service orientation
- A verification of physical stamina
- Background verification
Only those candidates who pass this screening will be presented to employers.
3. Create an All- Inclusive Process of Documentation and Visa Management
We take responsibility for all aspects of the administrative process that involve:
- The management of work permits and visas.
- The administration of medical tests.
- The coordination of contracts.
- The collection of documents required for compliance.
- The travel arrangements and deployment of caterers.
- We remove all delays and administrative duties of the employer.
4. Ability to Provide Quick Deployment to Meet Urgent Staffing Requirements
We offer services for hiring staff during times of:
- High volume seasons
- Event at a scheduled time
- New contracts for catering
- Emergency placement for staff replacement
The pool of candidates we have ready allows for a quick response.
5. Provide Support and Stability After Arrival to All Catering Staff
We support our caterers after they arrive with:
- Orientation to the work environment
- Reinforcement of the importance of hygiene
- Assistance in the pursuit of housing
- Monitoring performance early in their career
We provide a greater retention rate and maintain staff stability in the long run.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we can assist in establishing a reliable catering workforce to support the growing food service operations of German employers like you by providing you with qualified and dependable employees who will ensure that hygiene, efficiency, and service excellence are maintained.
For more information on our services, contact us at clientservices@dss-hr.com or +91-11-40410000. Let us assist you in establishing a consistent and dependable catering workforce to support your business's continued growth and success.
Client Testimonials
“Dependable Caterers Who Increased Our Corporate Cafeteria” – Facilities Manager, Beren, Germany
“Every day, our corporate cafeteria has a very high volume of customers that expect nothing but the best with regards to sanitation, proof of service, and consistency. Prior to having Dynamic Staffing Services provide our temporary catering staff, maintaining our staffing levels had been a constant battle for us. The temporary caterers supplied through Dynamic Staffing Services are extremely talented and exhibit a high degree of professionalism by adhering to guidelines on nutrition and hygiene, as well as providing exemplary customer service. The service provided by Dynamic Staffing has dramatically improved our overall efficiency and positively affected the satisfaction of our employees.”
“Outstanding Assistance for Major Events” – Catering Director, Frankfurt, Germany
"We support catering for major exhibitions, trade fairs, and conferences where timing and coordination are essential. The catering staff from Dynamic Staffing Services that we engaged for our flexible staffing needs had a wealth of experience working in very fast-paced environments. They were able to handle a significant volume of guests in a very timely and professional manner. During all of the events, we saw that the staff provided by Dynamic Staffing Services worked well under pressure, effectively executed service in a timely manner, and ensured seamless service delivery to our guests. The temporary catering staff followed our directions closely.
“Skilled Catering Assistants for Our Airline Kitchen” – Operations Head, Munich
"As a catering operation head for an airline in Munich, the airline catering facilities I manage have to adhere to the strictest of hygiene standards as well as the time-sensitive nature of our production schedules. From the very beginning, the catering assistants supplied by Dynamic Staffing Services worked with a level of professionalism and thoroughness that exceeded our expectations. As a result, the level of professionalism and reliability we received from Dynamic Staffing Services enabled us to maintain our quality standards and service commitments to our airline clients."
Client FAQs
1. What categories of staffing services do you have available with Dynamic Staffing Services?
We source catering personnel from the following types of businesses: corporate kitchens, event catering, hotels, airline catering, health care institutions, the education system, and large production operations for food service.
2. How do you guarantee that catering personnel are adequately trained in hygienic practices?
Before you deploy any of our candidates, we evaluate their hygiene training, food handling abilities, and safety awareness.
3. Is it necessary for staff to speak German?
No, staff do not have to speak German as most locations for employment in catering operate with English as their main language; however, knowing some German will be beneficial, but will not hinder any applicant from being considered for work.
4. How long does the recruitment process typically involve?
We can generally have the recruitment procedure completed for you between 6 and 8 weeks, which includes the screening of your applicants, documenting the process, and processing their visa(s); however, if you require a candidate to start sooner, we are happy to expedite the recruitment of that individual.
5. Can you assist with large quantity hiring for large contracts?
Yes, we have and continue to support high-volume recruiting for large corporate catering contracts/events, hospitals, and aircraft kitchens.
