Catering Specialist

Workstream; Corsicana (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for every shift

Flexible work schedules

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Corsicana is seeking a Catering Lead responsible for managing catering orders and ensuring a positive experience at off-site events. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and experience in food service or hospitality to lead a team effectively.

This role requires organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, and delivering orders. Candidates should be proactive communicators and comfortable with flexible scheduling. Benefits include free meals, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in food service, hospitality, or administration.
• Self-starter able to lead team during events.
• Clear communicator ensuring follow-up with parties involved.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering orders with precision and professionalism.
• Lead team members during catering and support on busy days.
• Organize and maintain catering supplies and inventory.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

At Chick-fil-A Corsicana, we aspire to care for our community, and that starts with caring for each other. We do that by offering more than just a job: It’s an opportunity to learn and grow personally and professionally. We will provide you with great pay and benefits in a supportive, empowering work environment where you can learn new skills and make lasting, meaningful friendships.

We’re looking for people who love to serve others, who thrive in a team environment, who are hardworking and professional, and who are committed to learning and improving every day. We welcome people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds to apply!

Sound good to you? Great! Let’s get to the details.

As a Catering Lead you will:

• Support and serve at off site sales events while creating a warm and welcoming experience for every guest. You will represent Chick-fil-A Corsicana in the community and help guests feel cared for even when they are far from the restaurant.
• Use strong administrative skills to collect sales, keep records organized, and communicate clearly with schools, businesses, and community partners. You will help ensure all accounts stay current and every detail is handled with excellence.
• Prepare thoughtful catering plans for busy weekends, large orders, and holiday seasons. You will coordinate schedules, organize equipment, and make sure the team is set up for a smooth and successful service.
• Lift and transport equipment, food, and supplies up to 40 pounds. You will move catering items from the restaurant to event locations safely and ensure everything arrives ready for an outstanding guest experience.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and prepare all catering orders with accuracy, professionalism, and care.
• Lead team members during catering builds and support them through busy order times.
• Organize catering supplies, maintain inventory levels, and keep all storage areas clean and ready.
• Deliver catering orders on time while providing warm and reliable hospitality at every location.
• Support off site sales events and serve as a positive representative of Chick-fil-A Corsicana in the community.
• Communicate clearly with guests, schools, and businesses regarding orders, billing, and event details.
• Manage administrative tasks, including tracking sales, processing payments, and keeping accounts current.
• Use Microsoft Office and Excel to organize records, build reports, and maintain accurate catering documentation.
• Operate point of sale systems for catering transactions and ensure all orders are recorded correctly.
• Prepare catering plans for busy weekends, large orders, and seasonal events.
• Lift and transport catering equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds.
• Uphold Chick-fil-A food safety, cleanliness, and hospitality standards at all times.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in food service, hospitality, or administrative roles.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills to keep catering operations running smoothly.
• A self-starter who can work independently while leading and supporting team members during catering events.
• Clear and professional communicator who follows up with guests, schools, and businesses to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, events, and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, and flexible schedules as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Docs to track orders, reports, and records.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for deliveries and off-site events.

Typical Schedule

• Most shifts are 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday–Saturday, working 5 of the 6 days.
• Ocasional evening event shifts are typically 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Scheduling varies based on business needs and will be updated seasonally.

End Perks and benefits of working at Chick-fil-A:

Great place to work: Our high retention rate is proof that our team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A. We believe our most valuable investments are the ones we make in our people. Our team members enjoy working at Chick-fil-A because they feel cared for personally. We don’t believe they’re just a part of our business, we believe they are its very foundation. So we invest in our team members because having great members is the best way to be good stewards of what was entrusted to us.

Flexible work schedules: You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school, or sports teams. With your help, we will always try to arrange your work schedule around them.

Free food: You will earn one free meal for every shift worked! This benefit is equivalent to approximately $10 per day or $2,600 annually (based on working 5 days per week).

Competitive pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. There will be a training rate for the first 12 days of training, with a raise contingent upon meeting additional requirements.

Opportunity for advancement: We believe in offering advancement opportunities to those members of our team who display the characteristics of a leader. We will conduct performance reviews every 6 months.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.