Overview

Join the Plum Market Team - Where Passion Meets Opportunity!Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we'd love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!Why Work at Plum Market?Flexible Scheduling - Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.Grow Your Passion - Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.Comprehensive Training - We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.Competitive Holiday Pay - Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.Career Growth Opportunities - As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.401(k) with Company Match - Available after just six months.Team Member Discounts - Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.Plum Market is more than just a workplace - it's a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!DescriptionThe Catering Specialist is responsible for coordinating and improving assigned catering business operations across Foodservice, Online Ordering, Special Events, corporate accounts, and everyday Guest orders. The position evaluates catering demand, profitability, service performance, and operating processes; develops recommendations and, within delegated authority, makes decisions about catering program execution, client solutions, resource allocation, and business development. The Catering Specialist partners with Catering leadership, Prepared Foods, Store Leadership, and other teams to establish efficient, financially responsible, and consistent catering practices. The role also provides direct Guest support and coordinates events as needed, but its principal responsibility, if designated exempt, must be the non-manual business administration and judgment-based duties described below.Who you areYou are passionate about natural, organic, and specialty foods and model exceptional Guest service.You exercise sound business judgment, evaluate alternatives, and take ownership of decisions within established authority.You balance service quality, profitability, labor utilization, and operational capacity when making recommendations.You can develop effective relationships with corporate clients, Guests, Store Leadership, and cross-functional teams.You identify opportunities to improve systems and processes rather than relying only on established procedures.You promote an inclusive environment and communicate expectations clearly and respectfully.You are highly organized and can manage competing priorities, projects, and deadlines.What you will bringExperience analyzing catering sales, pricing, costs, budgets, operational trends, or service performance and recommending business improvements.Ability to independently assess non-routine client and operational issues, compare available options, and select an appropriate cou