Banquet Staff

About the Role

To consistently exceed customer expectations by providing “World Class” service through 100% effort, exceptional teamwork, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary with plating food for individual plated functions.
• Pick and pull food orders according to Banquet Event Orders and deliver to function site.
• Distribute food to servers for large banquet functions or as needed.
• Discard outdated food items from food and beverage coolers.
• Clean and sanitize all pantry and server areas including coffee stations.
• Clean back of house food and beverage areas.
• Clean and sanitize food and beverage equipment as needed.
• Organize all food and beverage equipment in equipment holding areas.
• Pick and pull equipment for banquet functions and transport to function site.
• Retrieve and move all equipment (clean and dirty) at the end of banquet functions and transport to proper designated areas.
• Clean all food and beverage docks, empty trash, and monitor compactor usage daily.
• Brew all coffee, bulk teas (including iced tea), hot chocolate, and lemonade for banquet functions and deliver these items for all functions.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms in kitchen areas as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work.
• Must possess good detail cleaning skills.
• Must have a pleasant personality and a neat appearance.
• Must speak, read, and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.
• Must be able to work various shifts and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, carry 50 pounds, and push 50 pounds.
• Valid Food Handler Certification is required for this position.

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. While performing the duties of this job, one must have the physical ability to always maneuver around the Las Cruces Convention Center, walking and/or standing up to 90% of the shift, with frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.