Catering Specialist

Now Hiring: Catering SpecialistWe are looking for a Catering Specialist to join our family-owned Italian grocery and assist us with catering events. If you’re interested, we would love to hear from you!We offer: Competitive pay - Medical Insurance - Health Reimbursement Account - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - A variety of income protection insurance programs (Disability, Term Life, Critical Illness, Accident) - Paid Time Off - 401k with Employer Match - Generous Employee Discount (Benefits vary depending on hours regularly scheduled to work.)The Catering Specialist contributes to the company’s success by assisting in organizing and preparing for client’s events and providing exceptional service during these events. Attributes that contribute to success in this role include strong interpersonal skills, being attentive, and being able to work well with a team.The Catering Specialist’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Receiving catering orders in-store / via phone and assisting in the proper assembly of all orders.Assisting in coordinating event logistics with clients, including establishing where food will be stationed, when it will be served, and any other relevant procedures.Providing high quality customer service by engaging guests and responding to questions in a friendly and courteous manner.Ensuring goods are transported safely and at proper temperatures by utilizing appropriate containers, coolers, and bags.Preparing and processing large quantities of foods, including custom and specialty requests.Serving food, refreshments, and desserts, and ensuring that all guests’ needs are met. Maintaining a presentable and professional demeanor during events.Setting up and breaking down events, including moving and placing furniture, equipment, tables, trays, dishware glasses, servings stations, and other service equipment as necessary.Complying with sanitation and hygienic standards and regulations.The Catering Specialist’s work hours vary and will consist of day and evening shifts.The ideal candidate for the Catering Specialist’s position:Has previous catering experience.Possesses strong listening skills and attention to detail to ensure client’s requests are properly met.Can work expeditiously and efficiently; and multi-task as needed.Works well under pressure.Can lift up to 50 lbs.Our employment is not only about joining our company, but rather becoming part of the Iavarone family. Our company supports employee growth & a satisfying workplace. We are committed to providing our customers with the tastiest food that’s made with old-fashioned Italian recipes using the highest quality ingredients available.Join our family today!!About Iavarone Bros.For over 4 Generations, Iavarone Bros. has been hiring those who are passionate about top quality food and pride themselves in providing excellent customer service. Our company is based on values and family traditions. Which includes our belief that families deserve nothing but the very best healthy alternatives available in the industry. We are proud to have been serving families for over 90 years.We strive to make our customer’s shopping experience pleasant and unique. Joining our team is not only about joining a company, but rather becoming part of the Iavarone Bros. family. Our company supports employee growth and a satisfying workplace. We are committed to our communities and to providing our customers with the tastiest food that’s made with old-fashioned Italian recipes using the highest quality ingredients available.Iavarone Bros. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability or handicap, marital and partnership status, arrest or criminal conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.The ideal candidate for the Catering Specialist’s position:Has previous catering experience.Possesses strong listening skills and attention to detail to ensure client’s requests are properly met.Can work expeditiously and efficiently; and multi-task as needed.Works well under pressure.Can lift up to 50 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr