Catering Associate - Food and Nutrition

Hartford Healthcare • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

This position is responsible for all tasks related to catering special functions and cafeteria deli. Tasks include but are not limited to\: set up, clean up, ordering supplies, communication with customers, preparing food for catering and deli, paperwork associated with catering. The position must complete all tasks following JCAHO, state and facility requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Annual mandatory education is required.
• A minimum of 2 years food service experience preferred
• Prior catering experience preferred
• Good organizational and time management skills. Can manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to read and communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills to complete any needed paperwork.
• Must be able to consistently exhibit good interpersonal relations with co-workers
• Must maintain a strong customer service attitude as demonstrated by behavior when communicating and interacting with customers.
• Must be able to follow written instructions
• Must demonstrate good judgment when responding to customer requests.
• Must be able to adapt to last minute requests
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of catering requests
• Must be able to push/pull carts with catering supplies throughout the campus include outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years food service experience
• Prior catering experience

Responsibilities

• Set up
• Clean up
• Ordering supplies
• Communication with customers
• Preparing food for catering and deli
• Paperwork associated with catering
• Complete all tasks following JCAHO, state and facility requirements

Benefits

• competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED