Responsible for coordinating catering events (in-house and contracted) within MetraPark. Will develop menus and catering packages, coordinate meal delivery, manage event schedules and food preparation timelines, set up equipment to serve food and preserve its temperature, shop for ingredients, cook food, supervise temporary personnel, and control costs on all the above.
Examples of Duties:
- Maintains high sanitation and hygiene expectations which meet or exceed standards and regulations.
- Meets with clients to discuss specifications and guest dietary requirements and plan event menus.
- Obtains or reviews contracts and adheres to specified terms.
- Sources ingredients for planned menus ahead of time.
- Prepares and serves food at events.
- Trains, schedules, and evaluates temporary, part-time staff in the catering operation.
- Sources and transports servers to and from events.
- Transports food and equipment to and from events.
- Ensures food remains fresh and is served at the correct temperature.
- Inspects and assists with event planning and set up.
- Assists with any issues that arise during the event and helps with clean up.
- Handles managerial aspects of the business, such as contracts and invoices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in culinary arts, restaurant management, business administration, or closely related field; and
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in catering, food service and supervision; or
- Any combination of education and experience totaling three (3) years.
- Possession of a valid Montana Driver's License.
- Certified in Serve Safe Food Handling Practices.
Equal Opportunity Employer.