Catering Services Worker Lead - Arizona State University Athletics

Aramark Correctional Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Catering Service Worker Lead to supervise catering operations across central and satellite locations, ensuring brand standards and quality. You will coordinate staff, equipment, setup, service and breakdown for events of varying size and complexity.

Responsibilities include booking events, costing menu items, and working with internal departments and vendors. You will uphold safety, sanitation, and training programs while representing Aramark at meetings and

Qualifications

• Two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting is required.
• Experience with booking of events is preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate and Alcohol Server Certification are required and must be obtained before start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervises catering operations including staffing, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Books events, prices menu items, and assists with costing.
• Supports hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
• Coordinates with internal departments and vendors; represents Aramark at meetings and events.
• Ensures sanitation and safety through checklists and hands-on supervision.
• Participates in catering training programs and supports Aramark OpX initiatives.

Skills

Operational experience

Event booking experience

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Alcohol Server Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Catering Service Worker Lead is responsible for supervision and support in planning catering events of varying sizes and levels in both central and satellite locations. Ensures that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and is accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt. Directly supervises catering operations including such duties as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
• Booking of events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed.
• Assists with hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
• Coordinates activities with other internal departments. Participates in management team meetings. Interfaces with vendors and key service users within client organization.
• Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at any and all meetings and events.
• Ensures that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through the use of checklists, hands‑on supervision, and follow‑up.
• Participates in all catering training programs; helps to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part‑time, and student employees.
• Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark OpX Catering initiatives and guidelines.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
• A valid Food Handler Certificate and Alcohol Server Certification are required. Candidates who do not currently hold these certifications must obtain them before their start date.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.