Catering Specialist

Newk's Eatery; Tennessee; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Newk’s Eatery is seeking a Catering Specialist to coordinate daily catering operations, including food prep, presentation, and delivery. This hourly position also supports restaurant duties as needed and must ensure accuracy of orders per the NEWK's Accuracy Plan while maintaining a friendly guest experience.

The role requires strong communication, some catering experience, and the ability to work mornings with dependable reliability.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and guest service skills are required.
• Strong ability to interact professionally with guests and teammates.
• Flexibility to perform both catering and restaurant duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering orders from receipt to delivery with accuracy.
• Prepare food orders and assemble catering packages.
• Deliver orders on time and ensure on-site presentation meets standards.
• Operate the front-of-house POS system during shifts.
• Maintain friendly, helpful service and a SMILE with guests.

Skills

Communication

Guest service

Food handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aloha POS System

Job description

The Catering Specialist is an hourly partner position, that can be considered to be a promoted employee of NEWK's or an applicant with catering preparation experience. In the morning, the Catering Specialist's main focus is all the functions that are related to ensuring a successful day of catering including food prep, food presentation and food delivery. However, when deliveries and catering assembly are finished for the day, the Catering Specialist is also responsible for hourly responsibilities within restaurant. The Catering Specialist must know how to efficiently execute the catering order process from receiving orders, prepare food orders, to delivering orders effectively. Must be competent in assembling the catering orders and checking orders to ensure accuracy and successfully implement the NEWK's Accuracy Plan. Must be available to receive, prepare, and deliver orders on time, according to specifications, with a SMILE. When orders are delivered we are not merely dropping off food but transferring our products throughout the community in order to be successful with this, the Catering Specialist must be friendly, polite, accommodating to needs of guests and to be on time. This career opportunity is with a independently owned franchise restaurant. If you are searching within the "Good Restaurants Near Me" category, you have definitely come to the right place! Newk’s fresh-made food starts with impeccable ingredients. We literally go the extra mile to source only the finest flavors – even if they’re on the other side of the globe. Whether it’s a quick lunch, family meal or office catering, you always get the best from Newk’s Eatery. Our best soups, amazing sandwich menu, flavorful pizza, incredible salad menu and more will have your taste buds singing!

• Excellent communications and guest service skills - High School diploma or equivalent preferred (college a plus) - Operating FOH P.O.S. System (Aloha). - Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.