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Job Purpose:Prepares, cooks and delivers food and supplies to events and clients to include both Casino and Tribal locations.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Provides full-service catering to on and off-site events and clients.Reviews catering request clip boards, emails and catering cellphone for incoming requests and updated Banquet Event Orders (BEO's).Prepares, cooks and coordinates food and beverage orders as listed on catering request form.Prepares load sheets for transportation of food and beverage items, ensuring food and beverage items are packed properly and minimum safe temperatures are maintained.Delivers and sets up food, beverages, equipment and supplies at events.Interacts with guests and clients, and responds to guest requests during events, including last-minute requests.Relays information to appropriate areas, ensuring all requests are prepared in a timely manner.Coordinates guest service activities during events, arranges breakdown times and other related activities.Returns equipment to the catering kitchen, and ensuring the catering vehicle is parked in the designated area.Orders and stocks catering inventory with necessary supplies, props and equipment, preparing production sheets for kitchen staff.Maintains catering supply inventory by keeping the catering storeroom clean and stocked with necessary supplies, and updating props and equipment following established procedures.Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by wiping and straightening shelves, counters, food products and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, and disposing of any empty cartons, boxes and trash.Maintains catering vehicles by organizing equipment and supplies to be transported to events, cleaning and maintaining vehicle in good working order, and communicating any needed repairs in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the departmentJob Specifications:Education and Experience:Essential:County of San Diego Food Handler CardCalifornia Driver's License in good standingMinimum 3 Years commercial or restaurant cooking experienceGuest or Hospitality Service experienceDesirable:1 year of guest or Hospitality Service experienceBanquet experienceConcession experienceCash handling experienceFood Server experienceCasino experienceSkills and Knowledge:Essential:Ability to interact effectively with team members, vendors, and guestsAbility to be insured by our company vehicle insurance companyAbility to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a timeAbility to count cash and make changeAbility to perform simple mathematical calculationsAbility to complete forms and documentsProficiency with Microsoft applicationsAbility to communicate effectively in the English languageAbility to maintain professionalism and composureAbility to understand verbal directives and written instructionsAbility to accept constructive criticismAbility to routinely lift and carry 50 poundsAbility to bend, stoop, push and pullAbility to appear for work on timeAbility to work in a smoking environmentPossesses proficient knife skillsSupervisory/Managerial Accountability:Direct: NoneIndirect: None