Event Catering Wait Staff (On Call)
About The Position
Culinaire has an opening for an on-call EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF position at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. This role involves assembling, delivering, setting up, and serving food and beverages to guests at various events. The company, Culinaire, provides upscale food and beverage management services to diverse national accounts including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. They are committed to their associates' career paths, safety, and success, as well as to providing top-quality food and service to clients and guests.
Requirements
- Previous catering and serving experience is required.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must meet any applicable state and local health requirements for food handlers.
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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
