The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) has grown and continues to be one of the largest and busiest community service delivery agencies in Prince George. Our clientele of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples have supported the Centre’s program offerings for the last 50 years. The PGNFC provides culturally appropriate programming to meet the community’s unique and diverse needs. We offer a wide variety of services, which includes education, employment, health, early childhood, and social programs.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

“We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the “power of friendship”.

Do you have what it takes to work in the hospitality field?

Top priority is customer relations and customer satisfaction!

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING Worker

Causal/Flexible Work Schedule

The PGNFC requires experienced hospitality staff to work closely with the Smokehouse Restaurant and Catering team and other relevant hospitality personnel in providing excellent service to our customers and clients. As part of this team, and under the direction of the Hospitality & Catering Lead, you will ensure that the hall rental and catering needs of the individuals and organizations utilizing our facilities are addressed in a respectful and timely manner. A top priority of this position is customer relations and customer satisfaction. Please understand that this position is a casual position to which you will be working from 0 to 48 hours per week and it may lead to a permanent position within our team.

Hospitality Duties:

• Assist with customer satisfaction issues and/or concerns;
• Set-up halls according to instructions outlined on Rental/Catering Task Forms assigned;
  • Remove and replace linens
  • Set-up dishes, cutlery, etc. for next event assigned
  • Clean, inventory & clear & store catering dishes in house and off-site assigned
• Prepare refreshment service for functions;
• Organize media equipment as required; and
  • Hook up and ensure they are running properly in advance of function
• Drive and assist with Smokehouse food truck.

The ideal candidate MUST possess the following qualifications: 

• A Dogwood certification or equivalent;
• Food Safe, Level 1;
• Extensive knowledge & experience of a POS system;
• Catering/Banquet Experience;
• Possess a minimum of Class 5 Driver’s License, Class 4 an asset; and a driver’s abstract must be submitted with resume;
• Interact with customers/vendors in a personable and respectful manner;
• Develop and maintain respectful, positive, and supportive relationships with co­workers;
• Excellent public relations, oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Promote and support PGNFC programming and special events;
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team;
• Knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal groups/communities; and
• Undergo a Criminal Record Check.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com

to submit a resume, cover letter and a driver’s abstract by October 2, 2020.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre