Catering Staff - Coachella & Stagecoach

Job Description

CATERING DEPARTMENT - Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Country Festivals 2025

Positions Available:
- Servers & Overnight Servers
- Dishwashers & Overnight Dishwashers
- Prep Cooks
- Cooks & Overnight Cooks
- Chefs

Required Availability: March 30th 2025 through May 2nd 2025

Servers

SUMMARY

Servers will be responsible for providing staff and guests with excellent customer service, serve food and maintain the cleanliness of the dining area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Greet guests as they enter the catering area.
• Ensure the dining room and serving area are set up, clean, stocked and visually appealing.
• Serve food, refill empty trays, make sandwiches and maintain refreshment availability, such as coffee and tea, to staff and guests.
• Clear, clean and reset tables to ensure they are ready for the next guests.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in possibly extreme heat, high winds and cold desert conditions

PREFERENCES
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Availability
• Day & Overnight shift

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $23.00

Dishwasher

SUMMARY

The dishwasher position is a vital position to the overall cleanliness of the catering area and safety of our guests and staff. Our dishwasher staff will be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and properly storing all dishes, flatware, utensils and kitchenware at a high volume capacity in the catering area's back of house.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Clean and sanitize all dishware, flatware, kitchen pots, pans and utensils.
• Use all chemicals properly in the correct quantities for safety and cost control.
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment.
• Carefully sort all dishware and flatware to ensure none are lost or disposed of.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and dish areas, floors and drains.
• Assist in the maintenance of kitchen storage areas, cleanliness and stocking.
• Clean and maintain all mats.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a noisy, fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry preferred
• Ability to lift objects, such as pots, pans and other kitchen items
• Ability to work outdoors in possibly extreme heat, high winds and cold desert conditions

PREFERENCES
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Availability
• Day & Overnight shift

Pay Scale: $17.00-$20.00

Prep Cook

SUMMARY

Prep Cook is responsible for preparing the exceptional culinary experience for our staff and guests through the preparation of our menu. The prep cook is also responsible for maintaining the clean cooking environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Measure ingredients and prepare them in accordance to chef's specifications.
• Wash and peel ingredients in order for them to be used in different meals.
• Cut and portion different types of meat according to specifications.
• Place food trays under food warmers.
• Accept or reject ingredients from food suppliers, based on their appearance and quality.
• Keep track of ingredient quantities.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved.
• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly.
• Clean and sanitize the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area.
• Safely and correctly operate all equipment.
• Assist with other tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent knife skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in possibly extreme heat, high winds and cold desert conditions
• If hired, cooks must bring own knives to position.

PREFERENCES
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $20.00

Cook

SUMMARY

The Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing meals. Additionally, the Cook will prep ingredients, maintain refreshment availability, while ensuring maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist kitchen in preparing meals, prepping ingredients, packaging to-go orders, and maintaining refreshment availability such as beverages. Keep track of ingredient quantities.
• Responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen area and working station; clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, utensils; stocking all necessary supplies after production.
• Safely and correctly operate all kitchen equipment.
• May be responsible for food pick up off site. Prepare dining area and ensure kitchen, dining area food and beverage items are in stock.
• Greet staff in a professional and friendly manner and serve meals and beverages. Check in and greet staff and/or artists to catering by checking credentials upon arrival.
• Assist with other catering and kitchen tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• A minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• ServSafe Food Safety certification.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

PREFERENCES
• Previous experience in the restaurant industry
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Availability
• Day & Overnight shift

Pay Scale: $22.50- $25.00

Chef

SUMMARY

The Chef will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff and determining which food items to serve to meet artist requests while ensuring the kitchen runs effectively. Additionally, the Chef will be preparing, cooking, and presenting food to guests in a timely manner while establishing food safety best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee food preparation and kitchen staff. Train new kitchen staff and delegate tasks while ensuring performance of duties. Set up and prep kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment (i.e. knives, pans, food scales, etc.) while establishing food safety best practices and a clean working environment.
• Manage food cost and inventory by assisting venue in determination of how much food and supplies need to be ordered for event.
• Develop cooking recipes and menus. Cook orders accordingly based on guest preferences and ensure all dishes cooked are presented in an aesthetically pleasing way.
• Monitor equipment quality and order new supplies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Training courses at a culinary and/or technical school or university.
• ServSafe Food Safety certification.
• Previous kitchen management experience with demonstrated success in team building.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of kitc

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnop43-18-220-98-190-42 in your application.