061 - AJ's Fine Foods Catering Specialist - Baseline & Val Vista

Position Purpose: Working with the Deli/Bistro Team Lead and Executive Chef, the Catering Team Lead and Assistant Catering Team Lead will effectively direct and oversee all catering functions including the planning of events, the ordering and preparation of beverages and foods, the presentation of those foods and beverages to the client and the overseeing of catering event food service and servers; to achieve the sales and customer service goals established by the department. 

Responsibilities: A Catering Team Lead is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.

A Catering Team Lead’s responsibilities include:

• Facilitate catered events from their beginning to a happy conclusion.

• Works with the executive chef on menu planning and facilitating the production of catering menus to ensure profitability and company standards.

• Planning, developing and presenting various catering menus, using a great deal of expertise and creativity.

• Meeting various catering requests or our many diverse customers.

• Demonstrating excellent communications and salesmanship skills with clients and vendors.

• Maintaining open communication with all members of the deli/bistro department, catering department, deli/bistro department manager, and executive chef.

• Ensuring compliance with all state, county and local health department and weights and measures policies, laws and requirements.

• Controlling food cost control shrink by monitoring production and implementing reworks

• All other related duties as assigned 

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly

• Retirement Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses

• Scholarship opportunities for continued education

• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)

• Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community 

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:

• Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.

• You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available

• Rehires must be approved by an HRBP