Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, as a Catering Assistant!

Your Mission: To execute in timely manner the catering functions for the residents, guests, local community and departments. To provide service support to Catering Coordinator for events in dining rooms and other venues as needed.

Why Choose Us?

Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

• National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
• Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meets weekly with the Special Function Team to evaluate Function Sheets and determine schedule and tasks for following week. Function Sheets include volume and type of catering events, activity functions, availability of space, pricing, current staffing and meal volume in dining rooms.
• Responsible for the setup and breakdown of catering events.
• Provides service at catering events.
• Conducts a pre-meal service with the Dining Room staff that will be working the assigned events and instructs and directs the staff on setting up the room where the catering event will take place.
• Assists the dining room supervisors by hosting, pouring beverages, service guests, running food or bussing dining room tables as needed.

Your Qualifications:

• Ability to build professional rapport with other employees.
• Ability to remain calm and act professionally during high-pressure situations.
• Previous experience in developing and maintaining good relationships with seniors.
• Catering, serving, and light cooking experience preferred.
• An understanding and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification.
• Must have a current Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.

Team Member Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.

Apply today!