Catering Coordinator - Casino jobs in Montana

Responsible for coordinating catering events (in-house and contracted) within MetraPark.  Which include developing menus and catering packages, coordinating meal delivery, managing event schedules and food preparation timelines, setting up equipment to serve food and preserve its temperature, shopping for ingredients, cooking food, supervising temporary personnel, and controlling cost on all the above.

• Maintains high sanitation and hygiene expectations which meet or exceed standards and regulations;
• Meeting with clients to discuss specifications and guest dietary requirements and plan event menus;
• Obtaining or reviewing contracts and adhering to specified terms;
• Sourcing ingredients for planned menus ahead of time;
• Preparing and serving food at events;
• Train, schedule and evaluate temporary, part-time staff in the catering operation (quality assurance program, customer service and training);
• Sourcing and transporting servers to and from events;
• Transporting food and equipment to and from events;
• Ensuring food remains fresh and is served at the correct temperature;
• Inspecting and assisting with event planning and set up, as well as assisting with any issues that arise during the event and helping with clean up;
• Handling managerial aspects of the business, such as contracts and invoices;

Education/Experience/Training:

• Associated degree in culinary arts, restaurant management, business administration, or closely related field; and
• One (1) year experience in catering, food service and supervision; or 
• Any combination of education and experience totaling three (3) years.

Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Montana Driver’s License

• Certified in Serve Safe Food Handling Practices