Catering Worker

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a catering/food service team member to prepare food and set up for internal and external catered events. You will adjust schedules to meet event coverage and communicate professionally with staff and customers, acting as a patient and customer advocate.

The role emphasizes HACCP, FIFO, and CARES standards, with cross-training to other kitchen positions and a strong emphasis on food safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Catering or food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to work 10:00am–6:30pm and adjust schedule for catering events.
• Willingness to comply with CARES standards, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Must have excellent knowledge of or willingness to learn about menu items and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and set up for catered events, inside and outside.
• Communicate politely and effectively with staff and customers.
• Act as customer advocate and assist during labor shortages to ensure food supplies.
• Identify and resolve HACCP compliance issues and lead others to compliance.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the kitchen, and assist with breaking down boxes.
• Cross-train to work other food production positions.

Skills

Communication skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

10:00am - 6:30pm

Summary of the Job:

Responsible for the preparing food and setting up for, in-side and outside catered events. Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events. Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers. Assumes the role of customer advocate. Helps wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure that patient and customers have adequate food supplies. Identifies and resolves issues with HAACP compliance. Demonstrates a commitment to CARES when communicating to team, coworkers, and customers. Demonstrates a commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance. Responsible for and maintains equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc. Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Catering or food service experience preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and written instructions. Must be able to work between the hours of 10:00am and 6:30pm and adjust schedule as needed to provide catering event coverage. This position is considered non-essential during emergency conditions and covers other catering positions as needed. Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES standards, food safety, and regulatory standards. Must have excellent knowledge of or ability and willingness to learn about menu items and recipes. Must be able to follow guidelines when preparing, setting up and serving catering events.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check. Driving records shall not contain any of the following within the past 3 years (see policy):

• 3 or more moving violations
• 2 or more accidents
• 1 major violation

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, handling/feeling
Occasionally (1%-33%) - pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.