Catering Associate; Back of House

Catering Associate (Back of House)

Department:
Food Services

Employment type:

Seasonal

Work Schedule:

varied hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Reports to:

Food/Beverage Supervisor(s)

City Museum is seeking Employees who thrive in a team environment and will consistently provide great customer service. We are seeking candidates who are highly motivated and enjoy working with food. If you enjoy the museum and working in a fun environment, this is the place for you.

• Perform the steps of City Museum Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Create Competitive quality products.
• Supervise and participate in creating high quality products for events and food service locations.
• Assist in menu preparation.
• Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
• Follow sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects assigned by the Catering Supervisor.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Director of Food and Beverage and Catering Supervisor.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Three years food preparation experience.
• Serv Safe or Food Handling Certified.
• Knowledge of HAACP
• Culinary training is preferred.