To provide fresh, high quality catering items to our customers consistently and in a timely manner. In addition to continually growing and improving our catering program and profitability.

• Develops and implements catering menu items and processes
• Generates new customers and actively markets and sells the catering department
• Leads a catering team of chefs, cooks and delivery associates
• Coordinates daily catering orders and ensures deliveries are done in a timely manner
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all catering products and services
• Is responsible to have the appropriate assortment and inventory level of catering products and supplies
• Confirms the pricing accuracy and signage on all catering products
• Makes sure that the catering area is organized, clean and sanitized daily
• Delivers remarkable customer service by educating, greeting, assisting, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
• Actively markets and sells the catering business
• Plans accordingly to achieve sales, projection, labor and profitability goals
• Continually trains and educates associates on new programs and products
• Communicates often and provides associates with feedback and accountability
• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Sets a professional and positive example to others
• Communicates openly and frequently with the Store Director and Fresh Delicatessen Sales Director
• Ensures company standards and procedures are followed

A college degree in culinary arts, marketing, or other related job field; 5 years catering experience; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proficient organization and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task balance friendliness with efficiency and maintain focus
• A good knowledge of food products, varieties and nutritional information
• A good working knowledge of food quality, preparation, sanitation and hygiene, kitchen safety and food presentation
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of people.
• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively.
• Capacity to problem solve and use good judgment
• Use of commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to utilize computer systems and standard office equipment
• Ability to demonstrative creativity and originality in the presentation and service of food
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Contact: Sherry Glick
Email: sherryglick@harmonsgrocery.com

Interested applicants should email their resumes to Sherry Glick, People Support Manager at Harmons City Creek.