Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

Position is directly responsible for all Catering Functions. Oversees catering staff to insure the proper setting up/cleaning up of all catering functions, prepping all food items (i.e. salads, deli platters, beverages, etc.), organizing and prioritizing all catering events on calendar, communicating all catering changes and maintaining cleanliness/orderliness in catering work area and pantry. The Catering Manager is also responsible for the Billing and Payment of all catered events.

Job Duties

• Supervise and directly oversee all catered events from booking to clean up.
• Insures all events reflect departmental standards of high quality of appearance and customer comfort.
• Directly responsible for billing and payment of resident, internal and external catered functions.
• Monitors the scheduling and job activities of catering staff.
• Monitors sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Monitors and assists in directing departmental activities (e.g. meal service, food production, catering activities, tray service and merchandising).
• Uses proper methods for food handling/infection control when producing items.
• Maintains retail venues in an attractive and presentable manner as set forth by program standards.
• Responsible for cash handling and record keeping in relationship to retail operations or catering functions.
• Assists in menu and product development for Retail Venues.
• Demonstrates high degree of courtesy and tact in dealing with customers; customer driven. Special needs of customers are handled appropriately.
• All available staff and equipment resources are effectively utilized for maximum productivity and control of costs.
  

Job Requirements

1.  High School graduate or equivalent required. One year catering experience preferred.
2. Must have ability to read and write English and basic math skills required.
3. One year commercial cooking experience required. One year supervisory experience preferred. Skills in knife handling and ability to utilize oven, dish machine, and meat slicer required.
4. Skills in organization and prioritizing essential.
5. Interpersonal and communication skills essential.

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.