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Keeter Center Catering

Position Title:

Catering Server

Required Schedule Flexibility

(1-5 scale with 5 as most flexible): 5

Job Description:

The Keeter Center operates 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day). A catering server is responsible for meeting or exceeding the guest’s expectations before, during and after each banquet function. Job functions include a friendly relationship with all guests when in contact with them and to listen and respond to guest's special needs and complaints with sincerity. Service responsibilities include set up and placement of tables, table linens, place settings, and centerpieces, serving food and beverages, along with clearing and clean up of all dishware, glasses, silverware and linens and completion of all other banquet related duties.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Assist with set up of banquet and meeting functions with items such as tables, linens, dishware, silverware, glassware, centerpieces etc.,
Serve all food and beverages according to Keeter Center standards,
Properly clear and clean away all dishes, silverware and all other banquet items from banquet area,
Ensure proper handling and storage of all banquet equipment,
Maintain a clean work area,
Complete other banquet and job related duties willingly,
Help prepare for future banquet events,
Maintain a positive attitude.

Secondary duties and responsibilities:

Help in other areas of The Keeter Center if needed,
Maintain cleanliness in all storage areas,
Organize glass racks and banquet props and supplies.

Basic Qualifications:

Maintain a friendly attitude,
Exceed guest expectations,
Knowledgeable about job duties,
Follow all service standards,
Always arrive in proper uniform,
Dependable and flexible with work schedule,
Maintain uniform and personal appearance standards,
Accepts instruction from supervisory staff and execute them to the best of their ability,
Walk and stand throughout a banquet function,
Capable of carrying a banquet tray with a weight limit of 20 pounds or less.

Desirable Qualifications:

Set a positive example for others,
Work consistently well with peers,
Leadership abilities.

Additional Remarks

None

Learning Objectives:

The student will:
Understand and apply principles of work ethics,
Understand the importance of teamwork,
Become reliable and flexible,
Identify banquet event orders and how to read and understand them. Set up events such as plated and buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, meetings, continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, church retreats , and ice cream socials,
Learn and execute proper steps of service for serving,
Gain a sense of urgency and attention to detail,
Gain knowledge of all audio visual equipment and lighting and proper set up and the capability to run it,
Effectively communicate in the workplace,
Organize and plan work more efficiently with effectiveness-time management,
Become skilled at safety and sanitation,
Build guest relations, increase guest interaction - the 5-10 rule,
Achieve proper cleaning and proper storage of equipment information,
Implement emergency evacuation procedures when necessary,
Build Christian values in how we interact with, and serve one another and our guests.

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