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Erickson Living Catering/Events Coordinator in Silver Spring, Maryland
Location:
Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living
We are hiring a Full Time Catering/ Event Coordinator. In this role, you are responsible for assisting with all aspects of catering and event coordination, including the setup, execution, and breakdown of community events.
How you will make an impact:
Coordinate the overall efficiency of all catered events while staying within the budgeted parameters.
Plan, coordinate, and book all functions and events.
Ensure proper portioning of foods and attractive plate presentation.
Work with customers to discuss and price catering packages.
Ensure that all services and programs comply with federal, state, and/or local laws and statutes.
What we offer:
Compensation: Starting at $22 per hour
Quality of life – most of our restaurant's employees are out before 9pm!
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. in accordance with applicable state law..
401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
State-of-the-art kitchens, top-of-the-line equipment.
Discounted meals in our restaurants.
Gated community with 24/7 security
Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
What you will need:
High School Diploma or GED required; college courses in restaurant management or business management preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Management, Dietetics, or Inst. Management is preferred and may substitute for up to one year of experience.
A minimum of 2 years’ restaurant/food service management experience, including catering experience.
Knowledge and proficiency of computers and excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English Language.
Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law