Catering/Events Partner

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact. Here’s what sets us apart: Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life. Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to. Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most. Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth. Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun. When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins. Job Summary: Maintains catering and events operations. Assists with planning special events and activities to enhance sales, store traffic and guest engagement. Assists with delivery, arrangement, set-up, serving and clean-up of catering events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Applies knowledge of catering/events products to take and fill customer requests. Assists in helping customers plan for special events, including estimating the amount of food needed and making suggestions of appropriate menus. Assists with coordinating talent for performances which includes bookings of musicians, guest chefs, and entertainers. Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures. Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking special order requests by phone and in person. Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives. Adheres to quality control and food safety standards by stocking and rotating prepared foods. Stacks pallets and sorts product into correct locations according to Company efficiency standards and expectations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of catering operations. Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a cheese/meat slicer, commercial oven, etc. Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales. Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes. Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools. Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment. Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with partners and customers. Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible. Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor. Education, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of age required. Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy. Food Handler certification required. Typically involves on-the-job training. Physical Demands: Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus. Continuously required to stand or walk. Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling. Continuously required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use strenuous finger or hand movements. Frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, or stoop. Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs. Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs. Attendance at work is required. Work Context and Environment: Work is generally performed in a retail store. Frequently exposed to hot surfaces. Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather). Frequently exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather). Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions. Frequently exposed to equipment with sharp blades or edges. Frequently exposed to cleaning agents. Quiet to moderate noise level. Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.