Banquet Staff

Summary

To consistently exceed customer expectations by providing ‘World Class” service through 100% effort, exceptional teamwork, and creativity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary with plating food for individual plated functions.
• Pick and pull food orders according to Banquet Event Orders and deliver to function site.
• Distribute food to servers for large banquet functions or as needed.
• Discard outdated food items from food and beverage coolers.
• Clean and sanitize all pantry and server areas including coffee stations.
• Clean back of house food and beverage areas.
• Clean and sanitize food and beverage equipment as needed.
• Organize all food and beverage equipment in equipment holding areas.
• Pick and pull equipment for banquet functions and transport to function site.
• Retrieve and move all equipment (clean and dirty) at the end of banquet functions and transport to proper designated areas.
• Clean all food and beverage docks, empty trash and monitor compactor usage daily.
• Responsible for brewing of all coffee, bulk teas (including iced tea) hot chocolate and lemonade for banquet functions and delivery of said items for all functions.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms in kitchen areas as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work.
• Must possess good detail cleaning skills.
• Must have a pleasant personality and a neat appearance.
• Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors and employees.
• Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift minimum 25 pounds, carry 50 pounds, and push 50 pounds

• Computer Skills: This position does not require computer skills.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Food Handler Certification is required for this position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, one must have the physical ability to always maneuver around the Las Cruces Convention Center, walking and/or standing up to 90 % of shift, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.

Note

This description portrays in general terms the type of levels of work performed and it not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any incumbent. The knowledge of skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job-training.

Pay and benefits

This position offers a competitive salary. Please complete the application thoroughly and submit a resume to be considered.