Enterprise Catering Lead - UTEC, Inc

Job Title: Enterprise Catering Lead 

Reports to: Culinary Enterprise Manager 

Type: Full Time 

Category: Social Enterprise, Catering

Background on UTEC, INC.:

UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth where they’re at. UTEC engages youth in workforce development and educational programs and provides mental health services and intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming. For more info, please visit www.utecinc.org.

UTEC is committed to its vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which pledges to honor the lived experiences and expertise of individuals; create community and celebration of cultures; challenge all forms of oppression; and embody a culture that leans into discomfort and recognizes it as a growth opportunity. UTEC is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practice, the health, mental health, and overall well-being of young adults and staff and to creating an environment that supports work-life balance and the individual and professional growth of all.

Job Summary 

The Enterprise Catering Lead will oversee day-to-day operations for the UTEC Catering Enterprise including daily lunch preparation, food truck meal prep, and intermittent external catering obligations. Duties include food prep, menu design & delivery, transportation of external catering, setup and  breakdown of event and external catering, support of event hosting, youth work and commitment to  the needs of a growing Catering Social Enterprise. 

Daily Responsibilities 

• Lead food prep and setup, as well as cleanup and breakdown 
• Daily food prep for internal lunches for 25-30; daily food prep support for our food truck
• Lead and oversee the delivery of catering menu meals in a timely fashion 
• Prioritize on time delivery and communication around external catering obligations
• Collaborates with the Director of culinary to learn the menu and be able to deliver all menu items independently 
• Train and manage new employees and/or Enterprise YA Trainees 
• Train existing employees on standards, new processes/procedures, and menu changes
• Always maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring peak food-safety standards 
• Establish structure and take weekly inventory, ensuring appropriate product rotation
• Provide Young Adult employees with consistent feedback and support 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Work with Director of Culinary to deliver excellent communication, order management and on-time  completion of catering jobs 
• To deliver all catering menu items with appropriate support, in a timely fashion 
• To support in on-time daily departure of the food truck with ample product to serve 
• Advanced planning and contingency planning to understand upcoming obligations and to be  accountable to on-time delivery of catered events and opportunities
• Ensure the cleanliness and order of the catering kitchen, and adhere to all health code expectations  and standards 
• Ability to consistently work a M-F, 8am-4pm schedule, with some flexibility for occasional evening or  weekend catering obligations. 

Required Skills/Abilities  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with food and kitchen equipment 
• Ability to cook meals to scale, accustomed to delivering prepared food for medium to large  groups of consumers 
• A quick and adaptable learner and teacher 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Positive attitude, ability to motivate a team on a day-to-day basis 
• Collaborative communication skills 
• Ability to be accountable and hold others accountable in upholding high standards 
• Servsafe Manager certification or equivalent preferred 
• High School Credential or equivalent preferred 

Education and Experience 

• High School credential or equivalent 
• Servsafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain 
• Allergen Awareness certification 
• Restaurant or quick service food experience 
• Previous supervisory experience 
• Proven track record in upholding standards 

Physical Requirements  

• Work standing for extended periods 
• Intermittent bending, stooping, and/or squatting 
• Possible exposure to different temperatures and humidity levels 
• Exposure to food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull weights of up to 60 pounds

The salary is $55,000-$60,000 plus great benefits. UTEC offers a competitive benefits package that starts with 4 weeks of vacation (3 standard for all new employees and a week of agency-wide wellness closure between the Christmas and New Year holidays), 12 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer life insurance, first time homeowners support, an annual cost of living increase, a 401-K retirement plan, a $1,200- $1,800 annual wellness fund, and professional development support. With time, benefits grow to include up to 6 weeks of vacation, 80% coverage of employee health and dental insurance costs and availability for a 3 week sabbatical. 

UTEC also stresses the importance of work-life balance and offers several wellness opportunities including additional time off (i.e. for the past two years we have closed at 3pm on Fridays during the summer months), an employee assistance program, down payment assistance for first time home buyers, parental leave, bereavement supports and unlimited free coffee! See more about our benefits here. 

UTEC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, UTEC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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