Fresh Ideas

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING COORDINATOR position.

• Location: Carson Newman University - 1646 Russel Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760 Note: online applications accepted only.

• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

• Requirement: 2 years of administrative and catering experience are required.

  Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

  Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams ! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

  Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

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Job Summary

Summary: Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.

• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.

• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.

• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.

• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.

• Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.

• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.

• Serves food and beverages to guests.

• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.

• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.

• Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

  Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits:

  • Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FreshIdeas.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

  About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.