Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant-

Are you a highly energetic, positive person who wants to be part of a winning team? If so, then come join Pig & Grits! We have a Catering Assistant Position waiting for You.

What's In It For You?

• Vision & Dental Insurance Offerings
• Flexible Schedule
• Educational & Training Program Available
• Competitive Wage

The Main Attraction:

This is an amazing opportunity to begin developing your skills in catering and sales, and to begin an exciting career with Pig & Grits. The main role is to ensure our delicious food is delivered on time and accurate, build relationships with customers and most of all, HAVE FUN!

Delivering exceptional customer service to our guests is critical! The Catering Assistant supports the completion of the catering order from order taking through delivery.

The Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Catering & Events coordinator to set up and work catering events, delivering the Pig & Grits customer experience

·        Sets up, decorates, and prepares serving and dining areas according to specific directions and layout plans established by the catering manager.

·        Cleans, washes, peels, and cuts fruits, vegetables, and other food for optimal presentation.

·        Prepares food in an attractive and appetizing way according to the caterer’s directions and serves the food with appositive and courteous demeanor.

·        Addresses immediate customer concerns, questions and needs in order to provide an optimal experience.

·        Breaks down serving and dining areas.

·        Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dining ware, linens, serving ware, and work areas.

·        Restocks clean equipment, utensils, and equipment to proper storage areas noting any damages and items to be replaced.

Qualified candidates for this position have:

• Professional demeanor is a must
• 1-2 years of strong customer service and/ or outside sales experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail oriented
• Proper Food Handling, Food Service Math and Portion Control
• Motivated on consistently exceeding customer expectations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively meet all deadlines, works well under pressure

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to, standing for long periods of time, climbing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping and lifting up to 55 lbs.

Compensations: $12-14/Hour Tips Pig & Grits Perks

Career Growth Plan: BOH Shift Lead, Food Truck and Catering Operation Opportunities

Reports To: Catering & Events Coordinator, General Manager

Salary : $12 - $14