Catering Coordinator

HCA Healthcare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, TX, is seeking a Catering Coordinator to organize physician dining room catering and related services.

You will set up rooms, prepare and present meals, monitor temperatures, restock supplies, and coordinate events with management to meet physicians' schedules. Responsibilities emphasize food safety, cleanliness, communication of catering details, and maintaining stocked service areas.

Qualifications

• Formal training in food services or catering field is required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Current ServSafe Handler Permit or equivalent is required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering events with director and management team.
• Sets up room according to reservations or verbal instructions.
• Prepares food to meet time requirements for each event.
• Sets up and presents food in a professional manner.
• Maintains proper temperatures during serving periods and restocks as needed.
• Ensures rooms and service areas are clean and stocked throughout the day.

Education

Formal training and/or education in Food Services or catering field

Some College education

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Catering Coordinator is responsible for coordinating catered events and maintaining the Physicians Dining Room. This includes, but is not exclusive of preparing the food and the room, serving and cleaning up of catered meals. Responsible for the set-up, stock and restock, recording all food and supplies used, clean up and checking regularly throughout the day to meet the needs of the physicians.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General duties:

2. Coordinates catering events with director and/or management team.

3. Sets up designated room according to Room Reservation Request and/or through verbal communication.

4. Prepares or ensures preparation of appropriate food is completed to meet time requirements for each event.

5. Sets up and presents food to recipients in a professional and pleasing manner.

6. Neatness and appropriate temperatures must be maintained throughout the serving period.

7. Checks on function as needed and tends to any further need for food and/or supplies.

8. Ensures that rooms are cleaned after event and returned to a neat and clean appearance.

9. All food and supplies are properly stored; dishes and utensils are washed, and returned to appropriate storage areas.

10. Sets up meals for physician’s breakfast, lunch, and snacks Mon-Fri.

11. Monitors food and supply status throughout the day, restocking as needed.

12. Monitors room cleaning and straightening to ensure a clean and neat appearance throughout the day.

13. Responsible for cleaning and restocking all points of service in the physicians’ dining room. Ensures that all areas are well stocked during the day as well as for after-hours consumption.

14. As time allows, assist with food preparation for catering and doctors dining room

15. Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete communications of all areas related to each catering, including but not limited to food preparation, room set-up, staffing and room clean up.

16. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication.

17. Stocks and maintains food in the EMS 1 and EMS 2.

18. Behavioral requirements:

19. Shows creativity in addressing issues rather than defeating attitude.

20. Demonstrates negotiations/conflict resolution skills.

21. Understands and adheres to the confidentiality policy.

22. Accepts accountability for impact of behavior on others.

23. Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation in performing job duties.

24. Willingly volunteers to represent the organization in the community as needed.

25. Adheres to the attendance policy: employee is punctual, observes work breaks, and meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record.

26. Demonstrates initiative, including seeking new assignments and assuming additional duties when necessary.

27. Makes suggestions for changes to improve work routines.

28. Demonstrates an appreciation of cost factors in the routine performance of duties and maximizes cost efficiency.

29. Accepts and supports change(s) in the organization.

30. Professional requirements:

31. Adheres to dress code: appearance is neat and clean.

32. Wears designated department uniform in a professional and sanitary condition with appropriate hair restraint with clean, non-skid closed-toe shoes.

33. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains education and development appropriate for position.

34. Wears identification/badge while on duty.

35. Attends appropriate departmental and committee meetings on a regular basis.

36. Attends departmental in-service and mandatory education.

37. Masters new work routine, methods, and techniques.

38. Demonstrates understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

39. Management of the environment of care:

40. Reduces the risk of acquiring or transmitting infection by learning and adhering to hospital and departmental policies and immediately communicating all unsatisfactory issues to management.

41. Attends mandatory education to refresh knowledge in preventing the spread of infections.

42. Performs duties in a safe, functional and effective manner that reduces hazards and risks, prevents accidents and injuries and maintains safe conditions by adhering to established safety standards for body mechanics, electrical biohazard, utilities and emergency preparedness plan.

43. Washes hands thoroughly and frequently following good personal hygiene practices.

44. Understands and utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation and/or biohazard.

45. Understands and adheres to emergency codes and procedures. Able to describe responsibilities for each code as well as evacuation route and department meeting area.

46. Is competent and responsible in following safety & security polices of the hospital.

47. Utilizes equipment in safe, effective manner.

48. Is knowledgeable of the location and contents of the MSDS manual.

49. Adheres and supports hospital’s smoking policy.

50. Employee’s conduct must reflect the company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct, ethics and compliance program. Supports hospital mission statement, standards of behavior, and goals.

51. Adheres and upholds all service behaviors as listed in the ICARE value commitment and other departmental initiatives.

52. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required:Formal training and/or education in Food Services or catering field. Computer training and/or skills.
• Preferred: Some College education.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Required:Current ServSafe Handler Permit, Williamson County Health Department Food Handler Card or State Food Safety permit at time of hire.

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center) is a 200 + bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county , a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center , and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center/medical-services.dot) when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non‑profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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