Catering foreman position available (berkeley)

Summary

Top dog, an institution in Berkeley since 1966, is looking for honest, reliable, punctual, and hardworking people to be foremen and manage catering events on site. Foremen are part of the working staff on any job but are the lead and are responsible for delegating to their staff and overseeing all areas of production through service. Service includes cooking and wrapping hot dogs and setting up tables for condiments. Service may also include setting up salads, chips, soft drinks and water. It is important that the foreman keep the staff on schedule and meet all the client’s expectations, as well as maintain top dog’s standards and safety procedures for all events. Foremen must have a driver’s license with a good driving record and a food handler’s card.

Some of the foreman responsibilities are:
• Courtesy call to client to confirm event details listed on the estimate.
• Preparations and maintenance of equipment, inventory, food product for event.
• Overseeing catering service during event.
• Supervising prospective foremen in training and other top dog workers
• Maintaining health and safety standards on site.
• Completing the packet and checklists that are given before an event.

Some of the skills required:
• Able to delegate responsibilities.
• Able to supervise and work with teams.
• Able to act professionally and maintain composure.
• Able to communicate in a timely manner with the office, clients and staff.
• Able to attend effectively to details.
• Able to plan service for individual events.
• Able to improvise and problem solve.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.