Catering Coordinator

Job TitleIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The pay rate or range for this position is: $32.00 per hourJob SummaryAs a representative for our Company you will serve as a host/hostess to customers as well as the direct liaison between the outsourced Catering Company and the organization. You will be the frontline for customer service and support kitchen staff by accommodating any special needs of guests. As a part of the team you will inspect dining room serving stations and tables for cleanliness and neatness, restock supplies, set tables, buss tables, take orders, and ensure the dining area is ready for food service. You will be responsible for monitoring on-site catering events to ensure all aspects of food quality; food safety; and food services; are being provided, by the vendor, according to the client's standards. You will have interaction with international employees, vendors, and high profile clients.Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks:No WeekendsMonday to Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pmSnacks and meals provided during shiftsMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance13 paid holidays401K with matchVacation and Sick daysEssential FunctionsCoordinates all outsourced catering service to ensure the highest level of food quality, menu selections and food safetyReviews catering menus for accuracy, food allergen awareness and ensures variety of foods is diverseCreate and display appropriate food signage to ensure all ingredients and allergens are accurately listed; using the provided Microsoft Publisher programInspects dining room service stations for neatness/cleanliness, restocks food and condiment stations while avoiding contamination.Ensures food set-up is delivered on time and ready for serviceMonitors food levels to ensure product is available for the duration of food service timesResponsible for monitoring food time/temperature, according to ServSafe specificationsLogs all food and equipment temperatures daily and emails log to client every FridayStock/Re-stock utensils, plates, glasses in the service areaUses carts to transport utensils, glassware, plates, and foodRestocks food and condiment stations while avoiding contaminationSet up and break down equipment relating to the catering event needsMonitors caterers to ensure they properly clean and sanitize work areas and equipment used for serviceKnowledge and SkillsInterpersonal and organizational skillsBasic understanding of culinary termsSense of urgencyExcellent verbal skillsAbility to multi-tasking skillsExcellent customer service skillsProfessional appearanceAbility to safely move throughout the café and kitchenAbility to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor, and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the operationKnowledge of safety and sanitation in the work placeBasic problem solving skills to effect problem resolutionEducation and Work ExperienceHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum of 1 year experience in a high-volume food service operation and or CateringWork EnvironmentThe work environment for Catering Coordinator includes the following kitchen environment elements and exposuresFast paced kitchenHigh sense of urgencyModerate to high noise levelExposure to soap and cleaning solutionsSlippery/uneven surfaces may be encounteredRequirementsMust have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the local Health Department.Physical DemandsSome heavy lifting (may lift 10-50 lbs.) required and occasional assisting with moving of equipmentSpecific vision abilities required by this position include close visionRepetitive hand motion carrying food containers, using carts both loaded and unloadedStanding, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job taskThe 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, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work AuthorizationAuthorized to work in the U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerFlagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Americans with Disabilities ActUnder the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!