Catering Services Supervisor/Coordinator - USC-Aiken

Aramark; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking a Catering Supervisor to manage catering operations, ensuring safety and quality standards. The role involves supervising staff, booking events, and maintaining customer relations. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and a High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course within the first year.
• Prior experience with booking events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises catering operations including staff coordination and event setup.
• Books events and selects menu items.
• Ensures sanitation and safety standards are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Emotional control under stress

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.

Resume Required

Job Responsibilities

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

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

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course before or during the first year as a lead.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Minimum Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED.

This role may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking and standing. Uniforms and/or PPE may be required.

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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.

We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and participate fully in all aspects of the company, without discrimination based on 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 law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark serve millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. We aim to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.