Catering Lead
American Heritage Railways · americanheritagerailways.com
DurangoOn-siteLead / ManagerTemporary
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Hot chocolate production lead for holiday train ride catering.
Warehouse
Details
- Found
- 32 d ago · posted 2026-08-14
- Location
- DURANGO, CO, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $18–$23 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Durango & Silverton Narrow - DURANGO, CO, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Division/Department: Special Events
Job Title: Catering Lead
Reports To: Special Events Coordinator
Type of position: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Employee Classification: Full Time-Seasonal
Pay Range: $18-23
Location: Durango, CO
Start Date: 11/2/26
Position Summary
The Catering Lead is responsible for the creation and distribution of Hot Chocolate for the Polar Express Train Ride. Catering Lead manages the “Hot Chocolate Factory” making sure the staff are using proper food handling procedures. Must be able to work quality with percussion to produce a quality product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing, pouring, and maintaining temperature of hot chocolate
Restocking supplies from the warehouse and transporting to “Hot Chocolate Factory”
Maintain a clean workstation
Manage catering staff to ensure customer satisfaction as well as local and state health guidelines
Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended seasonal hours.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Assign daily duties, monitor staff performance, provide direction and coaching, and communicate staffing or operational concerns to the Special Events Coordinator.
Qualifications
Prior food service is preferred
Prior management experience is preferred
Qualifications:
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