JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee and coordinate all daily operational duties within the Catering Division with the highest standards of quality, guest service and sanitation.  Follow Catering budgets pertaining to labor, food cost and operating expenses to achieve company goals.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain the highest standards of quality in product and services on a consistent basisPrepare schedule for all Catering Team Members and input into Timekeeping systemCoordinate with Scheduling Supervisor on the hiring and placement of personnel/schedulingCommunicate with Scheduling Supervisor to blend Catering Staff into the MidwayKeep in communication with all Catering Team Members as to event service times, needs, flow, menu to ensure execution between production and serviceKeep good relations with Group Sales, keeping them informed of event concerns, changes, and event guest countsResponsible for weekly inventory, product forecasting sheets and event orderingKeep accurate files with event statistics, product usage, and event comment sheetsTrain and coach Catering Team MembersResponsible for seeing that all team members are in proper uniforms and meet the park grooming codes.Assist with picnic setup, meal service, beverage service, picnic clean up and with the cleaning of picnic tables and debris under the picnic pavilionsEnsure beverage and food service starts at the proper times and end at proper timesMonitor food equipment to ensure proper operation and maintenance.Ensure all food and beverage serving lines and prep areas are clean and sanitaryEnsure all team members breaks are coordinated each dayEnsure that opening and closing checklists are completed on a daily basisEnsure proper PPE is worn at all timesEnsure temperate logs are being filled out every two hoursAssure that all problems are resolved quickly, log and report necessary complaints to the Food and Beverage ManagerPromote a positive work environmentPractice safety methods, and techniques to ensure work areas are safe. Eliminate unsafe physical conditions, equipment, and machine hazards, and other risks in human and operational performance which may cause injury to persons, damage to property, or cause other losses.Follow and enforce all Six Flags Darien Lake, state, and federal labor laws and policies and procedures.Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and food standards in compliance with health department, legal and company standards/guidelines, and ensure adherence by all team membersResponsible for making sure all team members comply with the company values and are completing our mission.Ensure that any team member that is injured reports the injury to First Aid immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Food Safety course is a plusFriendlyGuest FocusedSelf-starter, Team PlayerTrustworthyGood Communication SkillsGoal OrientedDetail orientedKnowledge of NYS Labor Laws

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Any and all other duties that are assigned or necessary in order to support the IPS Department and the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, staff levels, or technical developments) dictate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time throughout the dayMust be able to work outdoors at various times throughout the yearRequires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing and speechRequires occasional kneeling and bendingRequires occasional kneeling and bendingRequires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pullingRequires occasional lifts and carries up to 30 poundsRequires occasional carries up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two-wheel hand truckWork Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This position requires occasional work in or around wetness, confined spaces-cramped quarters, heights, noise, detergents/chemicals, mechanical hazards, moving objects, fumes/odors, dust, mists, gases, or vibrations. The noise level is generally moderate.

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