Food Operations Associate Jobs

Company Description

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 180 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,450 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized food operations associate to support and facilitate catering operations and work closely with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will be responsible for executing catering services and ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

Essential Job Results-

• Work closely with Operations team to fulfill all department requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Cafe, event planning, and kitchen staff, to understand client requirements, event details, and specific dietary needs.
• Conduct pre-event meetings with the catering team to ensure a thorough understanding of event timelines, logistics, and any special requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels of catering supplies, equipment, and food products, and coordinate with appropriate teams to ensure availability and proper storage.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure the quality and consistency of food preparation and presentation.
• Coordinate catering operations, including setup and breakdown and timely delivery, ensuring exceptional service, and client satisfaction while adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally, providing resolution and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new catering techniques, and emerging culinary preferences to continuously improve services and stay ahead of the competition.

Supervisory Responsibilities-

• No.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as catering events may require.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience as a Catering Associate or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced catering, hospitality, or high-volume retail environment.
• A Bachelors degree in hospitality management, business, culinary arts, or a related field is required..
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and systems relevant to food and catering operations, such as inventory management, scheduling, and event planning tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and interact with all stake holders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure setting.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the food operations industry.Food Handler Manager Certificate required before on-boarding.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and delivering excellent service.

Education And Experience-

• Proficient in Microsoft Suites – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• 5 years of experience in catering operations
• A Bachelors degree in hospitality management, business, culinary arts, or a related field is required..

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. The employee must be able to lift equipment and tools up to 45 lbs.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this position is $30 / hour.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple carries, including EPO, HPN and PPO plans.
• Short term & long term disability and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Employee product discount of 50%; employee sample sales and family and friends discount throughout the year.
• Pet Insurance available.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday time.
• Skechers Company Culture and growth strategy is deeply infused with internal career growth and opportunities for learning.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) offerings.
• Onsite wellness programs at company headquarters including fitness classes, acupuncture, and chiropractor.
• Competitive 401k plan and employer matching.
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid Parental Leave: including time for fathers and adopting parents.