Banquet Staff (Server)

Select Milk Producers is one of the nations largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond whats expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, its in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing whats right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

• Set up tables and banquet hall before the event

• Assist with food preparation before and during the event

• Ensures that all food and beverages delivered and served are served promptly, garnished correctly, and meet the quality and presentation standards

• Serve appetizers and plated dinners to guests

• Serve and refill alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Closely observe guests to ensure that they are satisfied with food, beverages, and service; immediately recognize and respond to any guests needs and/or requests

• Assist with post-event clean up, inventory, food storage, and tear down

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proper setup and tear down phase of events
• Assist with post-event clean up and reset
• Inspect public and staff areas for cleanliness and rectify issues.
• Transporting supplies, stocking bars and action stations
• Complete knowledge and interpretation of buffet stations for particular services
• Have knowledge of floor plan, hours of operation, and time line of event
• Familiarity of table numbers and seat numbers
• Executes delivery of food from kitchen to tables
• Must work with a high sense of urgency.
• Maintain event equipment and report any damage or issues there might be
• Properly cares for, stores and moves tables, chairs, equipment and room supplies
• Participates as a team member for events when needed
• Assist with food preparation before and during the event.
• Clears dishes and glass ware when returning to kitchen (pre-buss)
• Ensures that all food and beverages delivered and served are served promptly, garnished correctly, and meet the quality and presentation standards
• Performs assigned side work and cleaning duties as assigned by manager.
• Closely observe guests to ensure that they are satisfied with food, beverages, and service; immediately recognize and respond to any guests needs and/or requests
• Ability to perform multiple functions throughout the venue on an as-needed basis
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Previous banquet server/catering or houseman/porter/steward experience a plus
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to stand and walk for several hours at a time and lift up to 75 pounds
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Cleanliness: Being clean and neat when serving food and drinks will help create a great first impression to your customers.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• At least 19 years old and be available to work weekends and holidays.

• Previous banquet server/cater waiter experience a plus

• Excellent customer service skills

• Must be able to stand and walk for several hours at a time and lift up to 30 pounds

• Reliable transportation

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

• Cleanliness: Being clean and neat when serving food and drinks will help create a great first impression to your customers.