Catering Clerk (Food Services)
Love food, teamwork, and a fast-paced environment? If you've got experience as a Catering Clerk, we've got the perfect part-time opportunity for you at our up and coming gourmet store located in Sayville/Bohemia, NY! Positions are immediate openings with training located at one of our nearby gourmet stores!
From taking and preparing custom catering orders to helping delight our customers with delicious, beautifully packaged meals -- no two days are ever the same. Join our passionate gourmet foods family and be part of a team that brings flavor, flair, and friendly service to every event we cater. Your next great role is just one order away!
The Catering Clerk is responsible for providing exemplary customer service while maintaining the safety of customers and team members. The Catering Clerk will exceed customer needs and expectations by providing efficient, accurate and pleasant check-out service and catering shopping assistance. Orders are prepared for store pickup and delivery, with a smile!
Responsibilities
Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance
Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe the company uniform policy
Demonstrate the core values of Uncle Giuseppe's and observe all Loss Prevention and Safety policies
Pack items pertaining to orders and get then ready for delivery and pickup, ensuring that all items are inside each order. This includes any utensils, table clothes, service spoons, condiments, etc.
Will prepare foods for catering or deli during down times of catering
Maintain a clean and neat workstation
Taking orders from customers either in person or over the phones ensuring the right amount of food is ordered
Will be responsible for processing customer online orders, packing orders and ensuring payments are received
Setting up in store demos
Assist in maintaining back-room efficiency by unloading/loading catering related deliveries and orders
Provide exemplary customer service and greet guests in a friendly manner
Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines
Other duties and functions as assigned
Requirements
HS Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older
Prior catering experience working in a fast paced environment is preferred
Ability to work in varying temperatures
Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to operate all equipment customarily used by the Food Service Department and other equipment as may be required
Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
· Outgoing and friendly
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· Can work within a team or on their own
· Must be extremely detail orientated
· Takes pride in their work and is always willing to learn
· Must be able to lift safely 30lbs and up to 50lbs
· Must be able to stand while walking for entire shift
Physical Requirements
All positions at Uncle Giuseppe's must be able to adhere to these physical demands:
· Continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced work environment;
· Contact to various food allergens throughout the store;
· Regular motions such as standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, lifting and reaching;
· Standing and walking for up to 8 hours at a time;
· Working in an environment with fluctuating temperatures;
Benefits
We offer an exciting benefits package to all FT-PT employees! Employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(K), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!
