Catering Services Coordinator - Rock Dining - Slippery Rock University

Aramark; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Catering Services Coordinator to oversee and enhance catering operations at a renowned university. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating events, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Join a company that values skill development and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact in creating memorable dining experiences for the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
• Prior experience with booking of events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises catering operations including staff coordination and event management.
• Ensures sanitation and safety standards are met during catering events.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stress Management

Job description

Title: Catering Services Coordinator -- Rock Dining -- Slippery Rock University

Requisition #: 573196

Location: Slippery Rock, PA, US, 16057

Job Description

Time to step up your career! This is your moment to shine and lead the way for others too. The Catering Services Coordinator is responsible for supervision and supporting the Catering Director in planning catering events of varying sizes and levels in both central and satellite locations. Ensures that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develops and is accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
2. Directly supervises catering operations including such duties as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and breakdown of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity.
3. Booking events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed.
4. Assists with hiring, coaching, and performance reviews.
5. Coordinates activities with other internal departments.
6. Participates in management team meetings.
7. Collaborate with vendors and key service users within client organization.
8. Facilitate external customer relations; represents Aramark and the client at all meetings and events.
9. Ensures that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met using checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up.
10. Participates in all catering training programs; helps to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees.
11. Aid in implementation and adherence to all Aramark Catering initiatives and guidelines.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting required.
2. Prior experience with booking of events preferred.
3. Maintain emotional control under stress.
4. Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
5. Strong organizational skills.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.