CATERER-Casino Food Catering

Sycuan•El Cajon, CA

16h

About The Position

The Caterer prepares, cooks, and delivers food and supplies for events and clients at Casino and Tribal locations. The role provides full-service catering for on- and off-site events, prepares food and beverage orders based on catering requests, and transports, sets up, and serves event items while maintaining safe food temperatures. The Caterer interacts with guests and clients, coordinates service activities and requests, and communicates with the appropriate departments to ensure requests are completed promptly. The position also manages catering inventory, prepares production and load sheets, maintains the catering storeroom and equipment, and keeps catering vehicles clean, organized, and in good working order. The Caterer performs other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

Requirements

County of San Diego Food Handler Card.
California Driver’s License in good standing.
Minimum of 3 years of commercial or restaurant cooking experience.
Guest or hospitality service experience.
Ability to interact effectively with team members, vendors, and guests.
Ability to be insured by the company vehicle insurance company.
Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time.
Ability to count cash and make change.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to complete forms and documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure.
Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions.
Ability to accept constructive criticism.
Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, push, and pull.
Ability to appear for work on time.
Ability to work in a smoking environment.
Proficient knife skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of guest or hospitality service experience.
Banquet experience.
Concession experience.
Cash handling experience.
Food server experience.
Casino experience.

Responsibilities

Provide full-service catering for on- and off-site events and clients.
Review catering request clipboards, emails, catering cellphone messages, and updated Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
Prepare, cook, and coordinate food and beverage orders listed on catering request forms.
Prepare load sheets and pack food and beverages for transport, ensuring minimum safe temperatures are maintained.
Deliver and set up food, beverages, equipment, and supplies at events.
Interact with guests and clients and respond to requests during events, including last-minute requests.
Relay information to appropriate areas to ensure requests are prepared in a timely manner.
Coordinate guest service activities during events and arrange breakdown times and related activities.
Return equipment to the catering kitchen and park the catering vehicle in its designated area.
Order and stock catering inventory, supplies, props, and equipment; prepare production sheets for kitchen staff.
Keep the catering storeroom clean and stocked, and update props and equipment according to established procedures.
Maintain an orderly storage area by cleaning shelves, counters, food products, and equipment; sweeping and mopping floors; and disposing of cartons, boxes, and trash.
Organize catering vehicles and supplies for events, clean and maintain vehicles in good working order, and communicate needed repairs promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.