ATTENDANT, CATERING (PART-TIME) 2 Openings

• We have 2 openings for a  part-time ATTENDANT, CATERING position.
• Location: Palmer House - 1 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540.  Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: P/T: flexible as schedule depends on business needs.
• Requirement: Food service experience a plus.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Restaurant Associates is recognized as the nation’s premier hospitality company, operating over 100 prestigious locations. Restaurant Associates, based in New York City, provides premium food services to museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, corporate dining, educational facilities and off-premise catering events in New York City, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Toronto. Restaurant Associates is a subsidiary of Compass Group North America, the world’s leading foodservice organization.

Summary: Delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the catering captain. Ensures the accurate execution of all events during his/her shift. May drive a catering delivery truck. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down the setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner.  Also can serve as front desk reception.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.

• Logs and maintains food temperatures.

• Arranges tables and decorations.

• Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.

• Serve food and beverages to guests.

• Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed.

• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.

• Returns food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.

• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.

• Distributes and collects customer comment cards for catered functions.

• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to the supervisor.

• Stocks, cleans and maintains catering facility and equipment.

• Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.

• Must be able to lift and control up to 30 lbs.

• Maintains clean and safe work environment.

• Follows safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.

• Greet guests and visitors

• Provide guests on arrival with room key and give all necessary instructions and information

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Req ID: 129891