Catering Assistant

4 weeks ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Oak View Group Full time
Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

Under general supervision of Catering Manager and Food & Beverage Director, help perform all in-house catered events, including any and all various service styles, such as boxed lunch, buffet, plated and tour catering & hospitality for staff, entertainment and administrative clients.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.50 to $18.00, plus tips.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities
  • Setting up dining and buffet areas as per the Catering Manager's instructions.
  • Ensuring all tableware and chafing dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized before each catering event.
  • Appropriately storing clean chafing dishes, tableware, platters, and equipment after each catering event.
  • Answering guests' catering-related questions during events and addressing all complaints.
  • Serve food and beverages to guests.
  • Monitor food levels and restock as needed.
  • Clean and reset tables in between guests.
  • Related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Flexible - you are able to think on your feet, can fluidly and easily adapt to last minute changes.
  • Detailed - you are able to make sure the details are correct both on paper and in practice.
  • Cool & Calm - you are able to thrive in high pressure and fast paced environments.
  • High School graduation and three years of experience in catering or related food service area, Associate's degree and one year, or combination of experience and higher education equal to three years.
  • Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.
  • Knowledge of food preparation, presentation and customer service.
  • Basic computer skills as required by department.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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