Catering Assistant

This is a SEASONAL role.

The Catering Assistant prepares, displays, and serves catered foods for event bookings both in-house and off-site and functions by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and prepare food for events and functions to comply with the menu and recipes.
• Display prepared food with an artistic mind and following recipes and assuring correct amounts are served per person.
• Check food deliveries for accuracy as required.
• Let Catering Manager know when items need to be ordered or running low on.
• Ensure all stock is stored appropriately using FIFO (first in, first out) rotation and labeled correctly with dates when storing.
• General kitchen cleaning to follow cleaning schedule.
• Dishwashing as needed, both manually and by machine.
• During event making sure food is out in a timely matter and you are watching the food and replenishing when needed during events.
• Be able to work on the fly and be patient when events do not go as planned.
• Treat customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect.
• Maintain a safe work environment according to federal and state regulations.
• Positively respond to direction and requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, managers, and guests.
• Take initiative to help any area of the Catering Department when possible.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested of a Catering Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

1 year related experience or training in a similar kitchen setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.