Catering Coordinator, Full Time

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College in Ottawa is seeking a Catering Coordinator to supervise and train the catering team and collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and execute catering and conferencing events.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe work environment and timely delivery of products, while delegating tasks and developing new menu ideas for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in fast-paced catering and conferencing environments.
• Supervising a team of catering associates and event setups/teardowns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train catering team members.
• Plan and execute catering and conferencing events with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to catering team members.
• Ensure all products and ingredients are delivered in a timely manner for prompt delivery to clientele.
• Coordinate with Receivers to order ingredients properly.
• Provide input into catering menus and develop new menu items.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Leadership

Job description

Description

As Catering Coordinator, you will:

• Be responsible for the supervision and training of catering team members
• Working with the Executive Chef, supervise and plan the execution of catering and conferencing events.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to catering team members
• Ensure all products and ingredients required are delivered in a timely manner for prompt delivery to clientele
• Working with the Receiver, ensure food ingredients are ordered in the proper manner
• Provide input into catering menus and develop new menu items

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in fast-paced catering and conferencing environments. Supervising a team of catering associates and event setups/teardowns.