Senior Assistant, Catering (M-F 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM)

The Senior Catering Associate supports the execution of catering events and daily food and beverage service in the corporate dining program. This role also provides added leadership support, including oversight of production tasks and coordination with the Catering Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Set up and arrange catering functions according to event orders and service standards. Break down and clean event spaces and return equipment and supplies to proper storage. Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, garnishing, and cleanliness.
• Ensure catering orders are executed accurately according to BEOs, client expectations, and company standards.
• Serve as Floor Lead by directing service flow, assigning tasks, and maintaining clear communication across culinary, catering, and management teams. Oversee the daily production area, coordinate deliveries, and assign duties to the catering team.
• Provide professional, attentive service to guests and clients.
• Communicate effectively with the catering team, kitchen staff, event contacts, and management.
• Follow all sanitation and food safety procedures. Keep catering areas, equipment, and vehicles clean and organized.
• Assist with administrative duties, including event documentation, inventory awareness, and timely communication with leadership.
• Serve as a key contact with outside vendors for local food and equipment deliveries.
• Assume Catering Group Leader responsibilities in their absence which includes end of month finance reports, team communication, guest communication, and event management.
• Associate degree or certification/equivalent food service experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Computer proficiency.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industry Sanitation Certification (ANSI, FDA, or ServSafe) required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, walk up to one mile, and stand for up to 4 hours consecutively.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver's license

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law.

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