Catering Attendant

Position Summary

The Catering Attendant prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Team Leader and Catering Chef. This position is primarily responsible for set up, service, break down, and clean-up of multiple functions or areas on campus while delivering excellent customer service.

Position Objectives

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Duties/Function/Tasks

• Ensures all events are prepared following contracted event orders to ensure accuracy of menu items, guest count, timing and other special comments for the event.
• Prepares items for catering event to include but not limited to hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, deli plates/platters, and salads.
• Organizes all items for events per contracted event orders.
• Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered events to the scheduled locations.
• Takes temperature of food at designated times throughout the shift and documents the temperature in log books.
• Represents company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.
• Sets up and breaks down buffet tables and food, beverage, and service items according to pre-established catering standards.
• Ensures that all necessary food items have identifiers and menus are displayed in a clean and consistent manner.
• Greets customers courteously and interacts with customers in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Serves customer food and beverage orders efficiently, in proper portions, and with a courteous demeanor.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and can accurately explain them to customers.
• Relays relevant comments from customers directly to team leaders.
• Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with catering delivery schedules and does so calmly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Cleans and packs unused food dishes, utensils, and equipment for removal to appropriate locations, handles trash and waste properly per unit standards.
• Keeps display equipment, buffets, and tables clean and free of debris during meal service as assigned.
• Cleans tables and chairs, as assigned, before, during, and after meal service.
• Affirms compliance with all HACCP, ServSafe, Department of Health and JHU sanitation and safety requirements.

Food And Safety Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures – follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within work area.
• Handles foods items appropriately during preparation, delivery, set up and during the event.
• Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Ability to use the time clock system properly, and record worked hours for processing.
• Strong passion and motivation to create great food and great events.
• Affirms compliance with all HACCP, ServSafe, Department of Health, sanitation and safety requirements during preparation, delivery and during the event.
• Ability to work, at times, with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solution.
• Ability to answer basic questions regarding unit operations and direct other questions to appropriate parties.
• Possess the ability to meet specific uniform standards for this position.
• Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per guidelines.
• Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.

Note

Job duties are subject to change as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time (2 – 4 hours).
• Use hands, crouch, reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach at, below, and above shoulder level.
• Regularly talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Twist and bend while standing.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, read, and follows simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Additional Information

• To be considered for a position, please ensure that you submit your application within the designated timeframe and follow the instructions provided being sure to include all applicable information and a resume.
• Communication and Updates: Throughout the application and selection process, ensure that your contact information is up to date. Check your emails, voicemails, or any other specified communication channels regularly for updates on the status of your application or any further instructions.