Caterer

Creative Dining; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Caterer to join their team. This full-time role involves managing event setups, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring a smooth operation during events. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and enjoy making connections through hospitality, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity, creativity, and teamwork, and enjoy a range of benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. Your contributions will make a real impact in the community!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Free Parking

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of catering experience required.
• Ability to manage event setups and guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces according to the Banquet Event Order.
• Engage with guests and ensure service excellence.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles for deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Setup

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for a full-time Caterer.

• Location : 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Schedule : Full time schedule. Must be available to work mornings, mid-day, evenings and weekends
• Requirement : 1-2 years of experience required.
• Pay Range : $16-$18

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM! At Creative Dining, we believe in the power of hospitality to create connections and build community. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and making a real impact, you’ll be a perfect fit for our team, where integrity, creativity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do!

Job Summary

Catering staff works with the Dining Services Supervisor/Director to manage the setup, service, and cleanup of events, while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining professionalism.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Event Setup & Cleanup : Sets up event spaces according to the BEO (Banquet Event Order) and floor plans, including tables, chairs, linens, and buffet or service stations
• Guest Interaction : Engage with guests at events, ensuring service excellence.
• Equipment Management : Ensure dishes, utensils, and equipment are clean and properly stored.
• Customer Feedback : Report guest feedback to the supervisor, both positive and negative.
• Inventory Support : Assist with inventories and report maintenance needs or supply shortages.
• Deliveries & Off-Site Operations: Assists with loading and unloading vehicles for campus deliveries and ensures timely setup at a variety of campus locations
• Additional Tasks : Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Full-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Free Parking!
• Earned Wage Access
• Retirement Plan

Positions located at Calvin University offer access to Calvin’s library and campus gym

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Creative Dining Services reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

About the company

Creative Dining Services provides a different kind of hospitality and dining management services experience—one that’s fun and focused on your community.