Catering Specialist-Gardendale

Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states, offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a Southern flair. Our mission is to create an environment that combines great food with meaningful human connection.

About the role

Be a Taziki’s Ambassador to customers for our service, menu, story, and culture. Provide exceptional customer service, prepare and assemble catering orders, deliver and set up catering, and ensure the catering vehicle is clean and stocked. Know menu items, packaging, and pricing, and communicate them effectively. Understand POS and Advanced Order systems, drive safely, and comply with Health Department standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service face-to-face or over the phone
• Prepare, assemble, and check catering orders
• Deliver and set up catering orders
• Ensure the catering vehicle is clean and stocked with supplies
• Know menu items, packaging, and pricing and communicate them effectively
• Understand and operate POS and Advanced Order systems
• Drive safely at all times, abiding by all traffic laws
• Comply with applicable Health Department standards

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Flexible schedule
• Energetic and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Prior food service experience preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Leadership, guest service, and strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Clean driving record

Qualifications

All employees must understand and abide by all company standards and policies, and obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment.

Skills

• Customer service
• Food preparation and assembly
• Safe driving and vehicle maintenance
• POS and order management systems
• Verbal communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making

Benefits

• High-paying tip pool
• Free delicious meals on every shift
• Flexible schedule with no late nights or early mornings
• Great work environment
• Career path to ownership
• Option to get paid daily
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance options (once eligible)
• Paid time off potential
• 401k program with employer match

Schedule

• Mornings, afternoons, evenings
• Weekends and/or holidays (depending on events)

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Reaching and carrying/lifting up to 30 pounds
• Wiping and cleaning tasks
• Driving (with or without a reasonable accommodation)