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Catering Prep Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $33,280.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a vital part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System. Governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors, the institution draws most of its support from student tuition, fees, and legislative appropriations. Serving as a comprehensive two-year college, Pulaski Technical College offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students either for direct career entry or for transferring to four-year educational institutions. This dual mission helps support community development and provides... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read write and follow oral and written instructions and recipes
  • At least one year of experience in catering hotel country club or a restaurant kitchen front of house setting or a certificate in food preparation from a regionally accredited institution
  • Strong organizational communication and teamwork skills
  • Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs without assistance and to stand for extended periods or for an entire work shift
  • Ability to safely operate a cargo van for deliveries and equipment transport between campuses valid driver’s license required and maintain appropriate documentation logs
  • Understanding and commitment to equal access and equal opportunity
  • Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive two-year college and its role in total community development

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read write and follow oral and written instructions and recipes
  • At least one year of experience in catering hotel country club or a restaurant kitchen front of house setting or a certificate in food preparation from a regionally accredited institution
  • Strong organizational communication and teamwork skills
  • Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs without assistance and to stand for extended periods or for an entire work shift
  • Ability to safely operate a cargo van for deliveries and equipment transport between campuses valid driver’s license required and maintain appropriate documentation logs
  • Understanding and commitment to equal access and equal opportunity
  • Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive two-year college and its role in total community development
  • Associate degree in culinary arts baking or hospitality management from a regionally accredited institution preferred
  • Two to three years of experience in catering setup or kitchen operations preferred
  • Current ServSafe certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Set up and break down of event areas including arranging tables chairs table linens china silverware and glassware according to event plan or as instructed by events coordinator
  • Assist in preparation and coordination of menus for catering of events on all campus locations
  • Ensure all food served is of high quality properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in an efficient manner
  • Transportation of catering equipment and food to event locations
  • Collaborate with the event coordinator to understand the specifics of the event including guest count meal courses and service timing
  • Maintain high standards of quality control hygiene and health and safety
  • Be available to work night and weekend shifts involving a flexible work schedule to accommodate events
  • Work with director to maintain inventory levels of catering supplies decorations linens and service wares
  • Maintain a clean workstation throughout shift assist in maintaining a clean and orderly front of house
  • Oversee laundering and maintenance of linens and ensure service equipment is maintained polished and properly stored
  • Maintain a positive attitude in the execution of duties and provide exceptional customer service
  • Display a high level of commitment to the team and to the job to ensure events are executed in a professional and timely manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned to include all areas of the restaurants catering storage areas loading dock area exterior of restaurant etc
  • Possess professional verbal and written communication skills be organized and detail oriented be flexible and adapt to change
  • Coordinate with Facilities Management Information Technology Services CHARTS and other functional areas to provide full service hospitality and post event cleaning
  • Assist the Director in all ways necessary to grow and maintain the reputation of CAHMI and UA-PTC by promoting the goals of the school both internally and externally
  • Promote the mission of University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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