Catering Full Serve

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an on-call position with no guarantee of hours or shifts. Hours of work vary and are typically from 4:00 am to 2:00 am. Additional work hours and flexible schedule may be required. Shifts can last anywhere from 2 hours to 12 hours and may occur on any day of the week. Additional training and/or education hours may be required.

Classification
Non-Exempt

Reports to
Catering Operations FS Manager

Summary/Objective
Serve food and drinks in a professional manner; work with the Elephants team creating and promoting consistent quality food provide Elephants customers with the best possible event service.

Essential Functions*

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Upholding Elephants Delicatessens Core Values

Standard of Excellence Unity and Sustainability as outlined in the employee handbook.

Event Serving

Present positive image: good body language personal hygiene and professional appearance follow dress code

Attend Elephants full serve department meetings and trainings to learn the Elephants way of service

Create great rapport with our customers through exemplary food service and knowledge

Replenish food and beverage stations

Be familiar with seasonal menus and menu items

Serve for a variety of meal styles i.e. plated meals passed hors doeuvres buffets

Communicate with fellow staff regarding customer concerns or workflow

Always display a can-do attitude

Bartending

Set up full bar per Elephants specifications

Sell and pour quality alcoholic drinks: usually wine and beer; occasional hard- liquor events

Maintain all current OLCC regulations

Maintain the safety of the bar area by monitoring over-consumption spills etc.

Maintain a clean tidy and visually pleasing bar set up

Cleaning and Other Tasks

Load/Unload equipment from central catering kitchen to be set up at events

Ensure that all equipment is handled cleaned and stored properly

Keep event space and staging areas clean and clutter free

Set up/ break down buffets and beverage stations per current full serve standards

Bus and clear event spaces

Ensure security of premises during and after events

Physical Demands

Consistently required to stand walk bend squat reach grasp twist and turn talk listen and hear. Consistent fine finger manipulations and repetitive motions with hands and feet

Occasionally required to stoop and climb ladders or stepstools

As needed position may require sitting crawling and climbing stairs

Consistently required to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Occasionally required to lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance

Work performed requires medium-high physical strength

Consistently required to use near and peripheral vision in addition to depth perception

Work Environment

Includes working in refrigerated areas and on surfaces that can be wet and slippery

Typically maintains a moderate noise level

Working with exposure to dust mold gluten fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles fresh fruits vegetables house plants and flowers

Working in proximity to and using common commercial cleaning agents

Frequent handwashing is required

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum 1 year food or beverage serving experience

2. Current Food Handlers permit for Oregon

3. Current OLCC

Preferred Education and Experience

1. At least 1 year of event or banquet serving or bartending experience

2. Ability to use ones own vehicle