FOOD TRUCK AND CATERING MANAGER

REAL Services Inc•South Bend, IN

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Truck and Catering Manager is a full-time, at-will position responsible for directing all aspects of food preparation, service, and menu planning for catering operations and food truck services. Core duties include menu development, procurement, meal production, customer service, and sales, as well as managing event bookings, vehicle operation and licensing, routine maintenance scheduling, and post-event sanitation. Serving as the lead cook and catering coordinator, this role ensures successful events through effective oversight of food preparation, delivery, setup, and client satisfaction. The Manager must demonstrate strong culinary skills, hold a valid driver’s license, and exhibit exceptional customer service and interpersonal abilities. When events are not scheduled, this position supports daily kitchen operations to maintain full-time workload requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or GED required.
Minimum 5 years food service cooking experience.
Serve Safe Certification required (may be obtained after hire).
Valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle required.
Must meet the Agency’s required car insurance coverage level at employment and maintain it throughout the duration of employment (Liability Coverage: $100,000/$300,000/$100,000).
Password protected internet access of good quality to perform the essential duties.

Nice To Haves

Culinary experience preferred.
Knowledge of Food Truck operations a plus.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees all food preparation and production for catering events and food truck operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with dietary and safety standards.
Develops, updates, and standardizes menus and recipes for both catering services and food truck offerings.
Procures food, supplies, and equipment by placing accurate and timely orders that align with budget and inventory needs.
Manages event bookings, scheduled food truck appearances, and coordinates logistical details with clients and community partners.
Operates food truck, including safe driving, equipment setup, order taking, customer service, and food service execution.
Maintains all required permits, licenses, and regulatory documents for food truck and catering operations, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Schedules, oversees, and documents routine cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance for food truck equipment and vehicles.
Leads food preparation, delivery, setup, and service at catering events, ensuring a professional presentation and high client satisfaction.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates catering, food truck, and kitchen staff and supports ongoing staff development initiatives.
Prepares sales reports, event summaries, customer feedback logs, and performance data to support program evaluation and improvement.
Provides operational support to the main kitchen when events are not scheduled, including assisting with meal production and food-service tasks.
Collaborates with the Director on employee evaluations, staff scheduling, and continuous improvement in culinary and service operations.
Other duties as may be assigned and/or requested from time to time in fulfillment of the agency’s mission.