REAL Food re-fined.
Catering Lead - Corporate Dining | Location: Midvale, UT 84047
Compensation: $21-$22 per hour| Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30a-3:30p (shift is flexible)
Job Summary
Join a team where hospitality, leadership, and REAL Food come together. As a Catering Lead with Thomas Cuisine, you'll oversee the day-to-day execution of catering events while helping bring memorable experiences to life through scratch-made food, genuine service, and thoughtful attention to detail. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll coordinate catering orders from planning through delivery, support and guide team members, and ensure every event reflects our commitment to quality, hospitality, and operational excellence. If you're energized by creating exceptional guest experiences and believe great food builds enduring relationships, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily catering operations, ensuring events are prepared, presented, and executed accurately and on time.
- Coordinate catering orders, event logistics, and client communication using CaterTrax and other operational tools.
- Support food preparation, setup, delivery, service, and event breakdown while maintaining high standards of presentation and hospitality.
- Guide and support catering team members, providing direction during event execution and daily operations.
- Monitor food quality, service standards, sanitation, and food safety compliance.
- Build positive relationships with clients, guests, and teammates while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Assist with inventory, equipment organization, and maintaining catering readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
- High School Diploma/GED
- Previous catering, hospitality, food service, or event experience; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, lead by example, and support team success.
- Familiarity with CaterTrax, catering software, or comparable technology preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handler Card preferred.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry event supplies, and support catering setup and delivery activities.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.
What We Offer!
Life/Work Integration
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Baby Bonding Leave
- Paid Elder Care Leave
- Paid Time Off (Accrued)
- Holiday Premium Pay
Health & Wellness
- 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
- Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with Company Match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
- Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
Financial Wellness
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D
Plus
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
Who We Are
Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.
Our Commitment To You
At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.
REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships
Equal Opportunity Employer
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