EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF (PART TIME)

Compass Group•Princeton, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations, has an opening for part-time Event Catering Wait Staff positions. This role involves assembling, delivering, setting up, and serving food and beverages to guests at on-premise and off-premise events. The position offers a fixed pay rate of $19.43 per hour and requires daytime, evening, and weekend availability. No previous experience is required as training will be provided.

Requirements

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must meet any applicable state and local health requirements for food handlers.
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to the scheduled locations.
Arranges tables and decorations.
Sets buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to pre-established standards.
Serves food and beverages to guests.
Cleans and packs dishes and utensils.
Returns un-served foods and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to the Commissary.
Checks to ensure that all display foods are merchandised attractively according to pre-established standards.
Handles foods items appropriately during preparation.
Serves food neatly and attractively according to pre-established standards.
Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
Assists with food and table prep before events begin.
Serves plated dinners to guests and responds to requests for beverages, appetizers and other needs.
Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Opens wine and takes drink orders.
Cleans up venue after event ends and assists with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Referral Bonus