Caterer

Join Our REAL Food Mission!

Caterer Location: Salt Lake City UT 84104

Compensation: $18-$19.50 per hour Full-Time

Schedule: Monda -Friday 6am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Join a team where hospitality craftsmanship and REAL Food come together! As a Caterer with Thomas Cuisine youll bring events to life through thoughtful preparation warm service and seamless coordination powered by CaterTrax. From prepping delicious scratchâmade items to presenting them with pride youll help create memorable experiences rooted in genuine service. Youll thrive in fastâpaced moments collaborate with teammates to deliver smooth guestâready events and bring professionalism communication and care to every interaction. If you love crafting exceptional experiences and believe great food builds great relationships this is the role where youll make an impact.

What Youll Do

• Proficiency with the CaterTrax catering management system to support smooth accurate ordering invoicing and event coordination.
• Ability to prepare food items with care including basic baking and cooking tasks and willingness to support dishwashing and general kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining the pace quality and care expected in a Thomas Cuisine culinary environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional friendly presentation that reflects Thomas Cuisines commitment to REAL Food genuine service and positive team collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and the ability to build warm effective relationships with clients guests and team members.
• Commitment to delivering friendly efficient customer service that enhances each guests experience.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and the ability to learn and use various software tools that support catering operations.
• Ability to work well within a team contributing to a positive respectful and serviceâdriven work environment.
• Competence in cleaning dishes equipment and work areas while upholding high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma/GED
• Enthusiasm for cooking and learning new techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Walk and stand during the entire shift if needed
• Ability to interact and respond to questions from groups of managers clients team members and guests
• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Successful candidates must meet eligibility criteria including the ability to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide documents for work authorization. We utilize E-Verify an online system that allows us to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

• Life/Work Integration

  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Holiday Premium Pay

• Health & Wellness

  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

• Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D

• Plus

  • A supportive collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our Commitment To You

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships