Catering Specialist - NE
About The Position
The Catering Specialist oversees station catering inventory and ensures aircraft are provisioned in accordance with company hospitality and presentation standards. The role supports the onboard experience by maintaining product quality, readiness, and consistency for daily operations. Success requires exceptional attention to detail, ownership, and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. The position requires frequent physical activity, including walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, packing and unpacking boxes, prolonged standing, and organizing materials within the catering facility. Flexible scheduling availability is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operations conducted during inclement weather. Employees must be at least 21 years of age due to handling and transporting alcoholic products. Other responsibilities may be assigned, and duties may change as circumstances dictate.
Requirements
- High school education.
- Strong spreadsheet skills, including Excel.
- Must be at least 21 years of age due to handling and transport of alcoholic products.
- Frequent physical activity, including walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, packing and unpacking boxes, prolonged standing, and organizing materials.
- Flexible scheduling availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operations conducted during inclement weather.
Responsibilities
- Perform inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.
- Verify catering loads meet flight schedules and service standards.
- Monitor product quality, expiration dates, and food safety handling.
- Coordinate with operations during schedule changes and IROPs.
- Communicate shortages, substitutions, or vendor issues in real time.
- Inspect presentation to ensure brand standards are met.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of catering areas and equipment.
- Serve as the sole inventory owner for the station, including placing orders and maintaining PAR levels.
- Review, reconcile, and submit catering invoices for payment.
- Assist with vendor deliveries, credits, and returns.
- Track usage trends and recommend order adjustments.
- Maintain inventory records, logs, and audit documentation.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned; duties may change when circumstances dictate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
