Catering Assistant

Mobile Dreamland Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Discounted Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for…

Job summary

Dreamland BBQ in Alabama is seeking a Catering Assistant to help deliver our iconic open pit barbeque and a fun dining experience for guests. This role supports the Catering Manager, assists with menu planning, event setup, and serving at various venues, while upholding health and safety standards.

Prior experience is preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate. You must be able to multitask in a busy environment, lift 25 lbs+, and stand/walk for long periods as events require.

Qualifications

• Exceptional multitasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. or more, stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, and lift tray overhead.

Responsibilities

• Total earnings based on base hourly rate plus weekly tips and server fees.
• Support Catering Manager with advertising catering services throughout local and surrounding communities
• Plan food menus according to customer needs and expectations
• Prepare food in a healthy and clean kitchen environment
• Consult with customers about any potential changes before every event
• Transport food to and from venues
• Decorate food-serving areas at the venues
• Clean food-serving areas after the events
• Serve food and drinks at the venues
• Ensure supplies are well-organized and stocked
• Know all the food ingredients

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you ready to turn up the heat and join an exciting team? We're seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant who is passionate about mouthwatering, open pit-cooked barbeque and creating a fun-filled dining experience for our guests. As a Catering Assistant you will have the opportunity to work within your community as you represent our rich history that dates all the way back to 1958 when our founder, John \"Big Daddy\" Bishop had a dream. In this dream God visited him and told him to open a restaurant. Mr. Bishop obliged and opened the original Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In the early years, the restaurant sold everything from burgers to postage stamps but quickly turned into the fun and exciting restaurant it is known for today!

Our Success Starts With You!Check out these great benefits!

• Schedule Flexibility
• Discounted Employee Meal
• Weekly pay
• Paid Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for qualifying employees
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Employee Referral Program
• Management career advancement opportunities (Most of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!)

Dreamland BBQ’s core purpose is to preserve traditions with food, fun, and family memories along with:

DRIVE THE EXTRA 45!We make the extra effort to provide a memorable guest experience and provide exceptional food quality. Our best work happens when we act in the service of others.

HONOR THE COMMUNITY!We support our employees, our community and our guests with honor and respect.

RESPECT THE FOUNDATION AND PASS IT ON!We are still built on the cooking methods founded in Tuscaloosa in 1958 and stay true to them and honor the legacy by sharing our history with guests, family, and team members.

IT’S ALWAYS GAMEDAY!We come prepared to start each day with a positive attitude and preparedness.

Responsibilities of Catering Staff:

• Total Earnings are based off of base hourly rate plus weekly tips and server fees.
• Support Catering Manager with advertising catering services throughout local and surrounding communities
• Planning food menus according to customer needs and expectations
• Preparing food in a healthy and clean kitchen environment
• Consulting with customers about any potential changes before every event
• Transporting food to and from venues
• Decorating food-serving areas at the venues
• Cleaning food-serving areas after the events
• Serving food and drinks at the venues
• Make sure the supplies are well-organized and stocked
• Knowing all the food ingredients

Prior experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate. Candidates must have exceptional multitasking skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to lift 25 lbs. or more, stand and walk for extended periods of time, able to bend, kneel, and lift tray overhead.

Location - Dreamland BBQ - AL - 3314 Old Shell Rd