"Catering Assistant"

Job Details

Job Summary

Assists Catering Manager to execute all catering duties of the Catering Department which includes various office tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and resolve inquiries including business related decisions as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform variety of clerical duties and other duties pertinent to the establishment.
• Assist Catering Manager to plan and coordinate all aspects of catering events, including menu selection, event setup, staffing, and logistics, while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Assist Catering Manager to supervise and train catering staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management, to ensure efficient and professional service delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs, resolving complaints, and ensuring their satisfaction with catering services.
• Collaborate with clients to design customized menus, taking into account dietary restrictions, preferences, and budgetary considerations.
• Manage inventory and ordering of catering supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Along with Catering Manager, work with Production to oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality control, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist Catering Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies to promote catering services, increase revenue, and attract new clients.
• Assist Catering Manager to collaborate with other departments, such as sales and event planning, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of events.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to catering operations, including contracts, invoices, and client information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Work Organization
• Dependability
• Job Knowledge
• Attention to Communication

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Associate or Technical Degree
• One year of relevant experience

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition benefits for employee and qualified dependents
• Medical and Dental
• Short- and Long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave

Physical Demands

Frequent standing and walking. Regularly lifting, loading, and moving up to 10 pounds with occasional moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Approximate starting hourly rate: 19.00 - 22.00. The wage offered could be above or below range based on education and experience as it relates to the job description.