Catering Event Staff

Pay: $18 - Monday through Thursday 1st Shift schedule, No Nights, No Weekends Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Summary Catering Event Staff at American Dining Creations will provide exceptional customer service through the preparation, transportation, and execution of catering events. Daily tasks involve being attentive to guests and customer needs, communicating with a team, food preparation, service, organizing supplies. As well as set-up, maintaining, and breakdown of events. This position will also handle guest needs while keeping a professional, and hospitable demeanor. Responsibilities Setting up dining and event areas as per the catering manager's instructions. Ensuring all tableware, place settings, serving pieces and decorate are cleaned and available before each catering event. Perform food preparation tasks, which may include washing, peeling, cutting produce, seasoning, slicing meats, and preparing sauces and salads. Loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies on and off catering vehicles and carts. Accurately set up tabletop place settings including utensils, glasses, plates, etc. Appropriately cleaning and storing catering equipment including chafing dishes, tableware, and platters after each catering event. Be prepared to answer guests' catering-related questions during events and address concerns or requests. May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Prior work history in catering, food preparation, food service, and customer service are preferred. Must be knowledgeable or able to learn current food health and safety regulations. Be reliable, work well in fast-paced environments, organized, efficient, and have strong communication skills. Must follow dress-code guidelines in a manner that reflects the professionalism and competence. Must be able to lift 50lbs, push and pull heavy catering carts, bend, climb stairs, stand, and walk for entire scheduled shift. About Us Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments. Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests. Our Mission To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together. Our Vision To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be. Our Values: F.I.R.S.T. Family – Treat people as family. Integrity – Do the right thing. Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency! Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day. Teamwork – Win together. American Dining Creations Offers: Weekly Pay401K with match Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided Learning and advancement opportunities American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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