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Career Connections

Information Session

September 25, 2024

Career Connections: Real World Scoop with the Ceruti's Catering

Helmke Library Idea Space

Open Doors of Career Opportunity at Ceruti’s Catering

“Have a flexible life? Join the flexible employer! Our employees tell us that their flexible schedule is what they like best about us! … and our free, delicious meals! … and our friendly family vibe!"

“You’ll like our variety, too!  We cater weddings, corporate events, company picnics, non-profit events, social events, family reunions, and parties.  We make memories! No two events are alike!”

"Come out to this great workshop to learn about career anxiety hosted by Ceruti's Catering! Whether you are out on your own for the first time at college, venturing out on your own after college, or somewhere in between, learn more about how Ceruti’s Catering does business!"

This Career Connections event will include:

  • Antidotes for career anxiety
  • What makes Ceruti’s different
  • Doors to advancement
  • Q&A


Ceruti’s Catering is a 120-employee, family-owned full-service catering and event planning company that provides great tasting food, décor arrangements, and outstanding service. Ceruti’s has enjoyed serving our customers since our inception in the early 1950s. We’re a Fort Wayne institution. We aspire to be the most-admired caterer.  Our Vision and Values set us apart.  Our Values drive exceptional Customer Focus, Pride in our accomplishments, Collaboration as a team, and Respect for each other.

Ceruti's partnership with PFW’s Hospitality Program has been rewarding for both student Interns and for Ceruti’s Catering. Interns work within PFW’s internship structure while employed part-time in the Front-of-the-House as Banquet Servers. Doors to advancement would be open to Lead Server, Event Supervisor Trainee, and Event Supervisor roles. Pathways through other doors include Event Planning and Back-of-the-House roles in both Cold Prep and Hot Prep.

Lunch will be provided by Ceruti's Catering for those registered!

Registration is limited to 30 students so only register on Handshake if you are planning to attend. (Registering and not showing up to the event will have consequences for future event registrations.)