Job Opening: Catering Manager

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle currently has an opening in our Catering Program.  The purpose of Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s not-for-profit catering program, Catering With A Cause,  is to generate revenue for funding our programs which work to end hunger in the greater Triangle.  Interested individuals should send a resume to Terri Hutter, COO Food Service/Job Training at terri@foodshuttle.org

Catering Manager, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle

Reports to: COO Food Service/Culinary Job Training

How the catering program works:

  • Graduates are hired from our Culinary Job Training Program (CJTP)
  • Catering With A Cause serves as an extended training program for CJTP graduates to learn catering-specific skills before beginning a career in the food service industry
  • Meals are prepared in the kitchens of our headquarters and InterAct's Family Safety and Empowerment Center

Primary Duties

  • Catering sales and service
  • Start to finish customer service for catered events including menu selection, invoicing, and record keeping
  • Deliver, set up, serve, and break down events
  • Assist with food preparation as needed
  • Create menus for clients wanting custom ordered events
  • Create marketing materials for Catering With A Cause
  • Promote Catering With A Cause through social media sites, including blog posts

Additional Responsibilities

  • Represent Inter-Faith food Shuttle in the community through speaking engagements, community events, tours, fundraisers

Works closely with

  • Catering Kitchen Manager
  • Culinary Job Training Program Training Chef
  • Culinary Job Training Program Interns
  • IFFS Communications and Marketing team

Requirements

  • 2 years catering or banquet service with sales and/or management experience
  • 1 year culinary experience
  • Current ServSafe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire
  • Valid NC Drivers License and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs, repetitively lift 25lbs, stand for long periods, work in hot, cold and wet environment, and smile while you’re doing it
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

For more information contact terri@foodshuttle.org or visit our website www.foodshuttle.org