BRATTLEBORO FOOD COOP
Catering Substitutes
Brattleboro, VT
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- Mid level
- Country
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- 23 Oct 2026
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Description
Purpose: To assist with the prep, packaging, staging, and execution of catering orders and events on an as-needed basis. Catering Substitutes step in during peak event periods, seasonal demands, or staff absences to maintain high presentation standards, quality control, and timely fulfillment.
Responsibilities and Duties
Customer Service:
Provide courteous, efficient, and responsive support during catered events and order pickups.
Address dietary inquiries (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, major allergen concerns) with accuracy and care.
Communicate effectively with event organizers, guests, and kitchen supervisors to ensure smooth event execution.
Product Knowledge:
Maintain a basic understanding of catering menu options, ingredients, and portion guidelines.
Familiarize yourself with common dietary restrictions and allergen cross-contamination protocols.
Product Presentation and Quality:
Assist in assembling, plating, wrapping, and labeling catering platters and individual meals to company standards.
Ensure all items staged for delivery or pickup meet quality, visual presentation, and fresh-temperature requirements.
Maintenance and Conditioning:
Keep catering prep, staging, and storage areas clean, organized, and properly sanitized.
Perform dishwashing, tool cleanup, and station breakdown/restocking during and after shifts.
Assist with proper stock rotation (FIFO) and secure food storage.
Safety:
Adhere strictly to local health department guidelines and ServSafe food handling regulations.
Safely operate kitchen tools and equipment, maintaining clean and hazard-free workspaces.
Teamwork:
Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and event leaders under fast-paced, time-sensitive conditions.
Adapt quickly to assigned roles based on shift priorities (e.g., prep work, packaging, staging, or dishwashing).
Accountability:
Arrive on time for scheduled or call-in shifts, ready to perform tasks with minimal onboarding supervision.
Follow assigned recipes, portion rules, and timing specs accurately.
Job Specific Functions:
Execute batch prep work (chopping, slicing, mixing ingredients) for large-scale catering orders.
Load, unload, and organize catering trays, hot/cold transport boxes, and event supplies.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience: Previous catering, food prep, or culinary experience preferred.
Certifications: Food Handler or ServSafe certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift/carry up to 40–50 lbs safely.
Availability: Flexible schedule to accept shifts on short notice, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as catering demands dictate.
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