Catering Assistant

Are you ready to turn up the heat and join an exciting team? We're seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant who is passionate about mouthwatering, open pit-cooked barbeque and creating a fun-filled dining experience for our guests. As a Catering Assistant you will have the opportunity to work within your community as you represent our rich history that dates all the way back to 1958 when our founder, John "Big Daddy" Bishop had a dream. In this dream God visited him and told him to open a restaurant. Mr. Bishop obliged and opened the original Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In the early years, the restaurant sold everything from burgers to postage stamps but quickly turned into the fun and exciting restaurant it is known for today! Our Success Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! Schedule Flexibility Discounted Employee Meal Weekly pay Paid Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance for qualifying employees Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles Employee Referral Program Management career advancement opportunities (Most of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!) Dreamland BBQ's core purpose is to preserve traditions with food, fun, and family memories along with:

DRIVE THE EXTRA 45!

We make the extra effort to provide a memorable guest experience and provide exceptional food quality. Our best work happens when we act in the service of others.

HONOR THE COMMUNITY!

We support our employees, our community and our guests with honor and respect.

RESPECT THE FOUNDATION AND PASS IT ON!

We are still built on the cooking methods founded in Tuscaloosa in 1958 and stay true to them and honor the legacy by sharing our history with guests, family, and team members.

IT'S ALWAYS GAMEDAY!

We come prepared to start each day with a positive attitude and preparedness.

Responsibilities of Catering Staff:

Total Earnings are based off of base hourly rate plus weekly tips and server fees. Support Catering Manager with advertising catering services throughout local and surrounding communities Planning food menus according to customer needs and expectations Preparing food in a healthy and clean kitchen environment Consulting with customers about any potential changes before every event Transporting food to and from venues Decorating food-serving areas at the venues Cleaning food-serving areas after the events Serving food and drinks at the venues Make sure the supplies are well-organized and stocked Knowing all the food ingredients Providing excellent customer service Prior experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate. Candidates must have exceptional multitasking skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to lift 25 lbs. or more, stand and walk for extended periods of time, able to bend, kneel, and lift tray overhead.