Catering Coordinator

Sodexo; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Free shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Coordinator at SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY in Brookings, SD. The role requires a process-focused, detail-oriented individual who will serve as the point of contact for events, reservations and services, ensuring smooth execution from planning to on-site operations.

The ideal candidate will have 0–2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and be able to coordinate logistics, meetings and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and detail-focused candidate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with coordinating events or similar tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering events, reservations and services.
• Perform administrative tasks such as arranging meetings and preparing reports.
• Manage on-site setup, knockdown, and issue resolution during events.
• Attend shifts as scheduled and coordinate project plans as needed.

Skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Communication

Administrative tasks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catering Coordinator

Location: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - 54666040

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours, and rotating weekends. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Catering Coordinator at Sodexo, you are process-focused and detail-oriented. Your dedication to details and helping others will bring a meaningful impact on everyone. Utilizing your excellent oral and written skills, you will effectively serve as a point of contact for events such as caterings, reservations, bookings and other services.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform some administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, developing agendas and preparing progress reports.
• Coordinate logistics, setup/knockdown and on-site problem resolution.
• May assist in daily coordination of projects, including preparing and maintaining project plans, budgets and staffing requirements
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 2 years of related experience

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process,