Catering Events Set Up Team Member

Key Purpose

Deliver and set up catered food and related items in a visually appealing and timely manner, following Guckenheimer and client standards. Set up catered meals with attractive presentation, ensuring all required utensils and condiments are included. Responsibilities also include arranging tables and chairs according to function sheets, cleaning rooms before and after events, and transporting linens or catering supplies—all while maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly facility.

Hourly Wage

ISS offers a competitive compensation, with an hourly pay range $19.00 per hour-$24.00 per hour.

Work Hours

The work hours for this position are approximately Mon-Fri, 5:30 am-2:00 pm.

Why Guckenheimer?

• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Commitment to training and development.
• Team-oriented culture.
• Focus on sustainability.
  
  

Success Criteria

• Passion for customer service
• Positive attitude
• Dependable
• Ability to communicate effectively
  
  

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Must be able to use standard kitchen equipment correctly and safely. Chefs' knives, Convection ovens, meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilers
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparation
• Minimum experience in catering and/or events of 1 year.
• Must have knowledge of standard catering presentation techniques
• Ability to use basic computer programs for inputting and organizing data and menus
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Possess current SERV Safe or Food Handler certification or the ability to be certified immediately after hired
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Organize, deliver, and set up catered foods and other foodstuffs on time in a professional and unobtrusive manner with all pieces of the order along with décor, garnishes, equipment, utensils, and condiments
• Properly arrange meeting room furniture, tables, chairs, and equipment (e.g., flipcharts, projectors) based on banquet event orders (BEOs)
• Deliver requested items to rooms and restock supplies
• Read and organize delivery schedules to ensure on time deliveries
• Correctly and safely use standard catering equipment: chef knives, carts, chafing dishes and sterno, lift gates, risers, etc.
• Implement standard catering presentation techniques, catering products, and quality control
• Maintain HACCP program requirements
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
• Commitment to the service values and ethics of the client company
• Substitute for or assist other catering employees during emergencies or rush periods
• Accept feedback and work calmly and effectively in high pressured situations
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Work on their feet 8 hours per day excluding breaks
• Work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard for up to 2 hours continuously
• Deliver hot and cold food to on-campus sites using carts and vans
• Use proper lifting skills when handling stock
• Load and push a cart a short distance
  
  

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.

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