Careers

Baker’s Best Catering is currently seeking experienced, and dedicated delivery drivers with availability to work a flexible schedule that can encompass mornings, afternoons and weekends.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service when dealing with clientele and corporate drop-off.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Carry a $100,000 /$300,000 auto insurance policy if operating personal vehicle.
• Must be willing to use own vehicle for deliveries. We offer mileage reimbursement and toll reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $19-22, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Baker’s Best Catering is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of:

Food Expeditor

About Us-

For over 38 years our name has been synonymous with catering excellence in the greater Boston area. If you’re looking for classic favorites or contemporary flair, we proudly make it fresh. Our inspiring selections are perfect for any corporate or social occasion. We’ve been the go-to for generations.

Job Overview: The Food Expeditor will work on a team to expedite large volume of daily food orders, ensuring accuracy quality and timeliness. Assist with delivery driver issues, and logistics to provide the best possible customer service to our clients.

Requirements:

• Prior food service experience in a high-volume production kitchen.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, high volume business environment.
• Ability to problem solve and use proper judgement.
• ServSafe Certification, Allergen Awareness Certification, excellent sanitation practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong logistical experience.
• Adapt quickly to changes in standard procedures and work duties.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must have excellent Sanitation practices.
• Person must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Person must be able work on their feet throughout the day.

Essential Job Functions:

• Possess thorough understanding of expediting process from early morning until closing.
• Act as a liaison/mentor between delivery drivers, sales team and kitchen.
• Verify and inspect food orders for quality correctness, temperature, and presentation.
• Pack out deliveries and load vehicles to ensure vehicles are loaded in a timely manner and deliveries are made on time, without any issues.
• Run reports as needed.
• Prepare set-ups with team.
• Working knowledge of procedural tasks such as breakfast set-ups, boxed lunches, and desserts.
• Monitor paper goods being packed daily.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through product quality and employee efficiency and productivity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17-$20 per hour

Baker’s Best Catering is currently accepting applications for the full-time positions of:

PREP COOKS

Multiple Positions Available:

Cold and Hot Side Prep Cooks Hours 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sandwich Cook – 4:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

5-day workweek, including 1 weekend day.

Boston Business Journal ranked Baker’s Best Catering 2nd largest caterer.

Baker’s Best Catering has over 38 years of experience providing customers with superior food and service; our commitment to clients is second to none. We are currently looking to fill multiple positions within our production kitchen including prep cooks that are responsible for sandwich making, salads, platters, pastas, and more. Lots of room for growth for the right candidates!

Qualifications:

• Good culinary techniques; knife skills, understanding of terms, measurements and cooking styles.
• 2 or 4-year culinary degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a Prep Cook in a high volume production kitchen.
• ServSafe certification desirable.
• Do you like cooking on a great team in a professional kitchen?

If so, we have the opportunity for you!

Applicants must be enthusiastic, hardworking, possess strong sanitation skills, and be comfortable working in a professional kitchen environment.

We are seeking self-motivated employees who work well in a fun, positive, fast-paced team environment with possibilities for advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18-$21 per hour; DOQ

Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with sales manager to coordinate all full service corporate and social events.
• Coordinate all details of events including preparation of kitchen orders, event notes, rentals and beverage orders.
• Organize all logistics for events including floor plans, and other services as requested by the client; ensure that all requirements are communicated to the operations team and completed to the client’s specifications.
• Provide innovative ideas for displays and set-up.
• Communicate details directly with off -site team to develop execution plan for events.
• Effectively communicate information and changes to all departments
• Work with Sales Manager to schedule site visits and attend client tastings for clients.
• Reconcile events and approve department invoices.
• Conduct project driven research as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of event coordinating experience in the hospitality industry.
• Experience in event coordinating corporate and social events
• BA Desirable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power point, Access, and Outlook

Job Functions:

• Greet our guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Take orders from guests, and deliver food and beverage in an efficient and hospitable manner
• Ensure that bar and surrounding areas are clean and neat
• Prepare drinks according to company standards and federal regulations

Requirements:

• Outstanding customer service abilities and friendly demeanor
• Must be able to function in a fast paced environment
• TIPS Certification required
• Minimum one year experience bartending; previous experience in private/country clubs, hotel banquets or high-end restaurant a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Job Functions:

• Greet our guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Take orders from guests, and deliver food and beverage in an efficient and hospitable manner
• Ensure that all serving areas and dining rooms are clean and neat
• Communicate any special dietary needs to chef and event manager

Requirements:

• Outstanding customer service abilities and friendly demeanor
• Must be able to function in a fast paced environment
• TIPS Certification required

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Essential job functions:

• Manage the culinary execution of our events off site
• Facilitate food preparation and production
• Adhere to company recipes and standards
• Ensure food is handled safely and according to proper sanitary procedures
• Work closely with Lead Servers to coordinate all event details to ensure successful events
• Develop new innovative menu ideas with a creative approach to presentation
• Manage all details related to event execution

Qualification:

• At least 1-year off-site catering experience or the equivalent in a fast paced, high volume kitchen environment
• 2 or 4-year culinary degree preferred
• Previous experience as line cook in catering, restaurant, or other hospitality company
• ServSafe Certification required
• Allergen Awareness Certification required
• Excellent time management

Physical Demands

• The employee is required to hear, see, sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 55 pounds or less on a regular basis.

Essential job functions:

• Assist with the culinary execution of our events off site
• Participate in food preparation and production
• Adhere to company recipes and standards
• Ensure food is handled safely and according to proper sanitary procedures
• Work closely with Lead Servers to coordinate all event details to ensure successful events

Qualification:

• At least 1-year off-site catering experience or the equivalent in a fast paced, high volume kitchen environment
• Previous experience as line cook in catering, restaurant, or other hospitality company
• ServSafe Certification required
• Allergen Awareness Certification required
• Excellent time management

Physical Demands

• The employee is required to hear, see, sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 55 pounds or less on a regular basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sell Baker’s Best corporate and full-service catering through a high volume of cold calls and cultivation of existing leads
• Plan and coordinate full-service events from start to finish
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, venues, and clients
• Manage key corporate accounts to grow revenue and ensure total satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in catering sales
• Event management or planning experience
• Knowledge of menu planning
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are a must
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule in a food service environment that might include some nights, holidays or weekends