The Role at a glance:

We are looking for motivated catering attendants to join our Constellation team in Washington, DC. As a catering attendant, you will have the opportunity to provide superior service to our customers throught the account.

What you'll be doing:

Pantry Kitchens – Daily Tasks

· Stocking:

- Refill napkins, plates (small & large) bowls and utensils (forks, knives, spoons)

- Refill sodas

· Cleaning & Organization:

- Wipe down all counters

- Check and clean refrigerator interiors

· Coffee Machines / Water Fountain

- Refill coffee beans / pods

- Refill latte mix and hot chocolate

- Restock teas

- Restock sugars and stirrers

- Refill creamers

- Clean drip trays and nozzles

- Wipe machine exterior

- Run cleaning cycle if scheduled

- Restock hot cup lids, sleeves, stirrers

Conference Room Setup – Beginning to End

· Before Event:

- Review conference room reservation and/or event order

- Prepare all food and beverage items

- Set out table runners

- Set up chafing dishes / warmers

- Arrange platters, utensils, plates, napkins

- Set up coffee/tea/water stations

- Place signage or labels

- Confirm AV/room layout if needed

· During Event:

- Refill food as needed

- Refresh beverages

- Clear empty dishes/trash discreetly

- Keep counters tidy

· After Event:

- Break down food stations

- Remove leftover food

- Clean and sanitize all surfaces

- Collect serving utensils, trays, platters and wash

- Return room to standard setup

Food Handling & Presentation

· Replating & Heating:

- Replate food into serving trays/bowls

- Heat food as required

- Ensure items are served safely & at correct temperature

- Wash and replace serving utensils as needed

· Snack Spreads:

- Assemble popcorn bowls/stations

- Arrange chips & dips

- Create charcuterie boards

- Label dietary items when needed

- Keep presentation neat and replenished

End-of-Shift Tasks

- Full restock of all pantries

- Check supply levels and report items needed

- Clean and sanitize equipment

- Ensure refrigerators and coffee machines are cleaned

- Empty all trash/recycling

- Return equipment to designated area

Side-Work:

Each area will be assigned to an attendant for a week and rotated.

On The Floor

· Restock water near reception desk

· Restock mints in all conference rooms, reception area and restrooms

· Refill tissues

· Refill hand sanitizer

· Refill stationary boxes

· Wipe and stock Large Credenzas – 9E, 12B

Behind the Scenes - Kitchen

· Keep refrigerators organized – toss any expired items and food left over for 2 days

· Keep all China utensils and smallware organized

· Refill white boxes with forks, knives, spoons

· Refill all still bottles of water and place in refrigerators

· Wipe down dishwasher area and walls near dishwasher as needed

· Mop floors as needed

· Polish Stainless steel on Thursday

· Restock items in the kitchen… forks, knives, spoons, creamers, sugars, coffees, sternos, trash bags,

napkins, plates, cups, etc.

Behind the Scenes – Storage

· Receive and put all boxes away (ask for assistance for cups on highest shelf)

· Remove flaps from boxes and place on shelves

· Move all linen from reception area and place in closet

· Organize linen closet and boxes in linen closet – remove hangers, plastic and trash, stack boxes neatly

· Keep snack room tidy

· Stock Closet outside of Monument.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

• The ability to work as part of a team devoted to providing outstanding customer service. 
• Have excellent communication and organization skills. 
• Have excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.  
• At least one year of banquet/wait staff experience.

Compensation:

$25 an hour.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off