CATERING SPECIALIST -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,981,120 - 64,471,680; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a catering support professional to perform a range of duties for hospital events. Responsibilities include delivery, setup, break down, and clean up of catering orders; maintaining inventory and coordinating with cooks to fulfill orders; ensuring quality service for internal and external customers while adhering to hospital policies.

The role emphasizes non-patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and accurate billing adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Essential: High School or GED Equivalent
• Experience: Essential: 1 year directly related experience
• Credentials: Valid New Mexico Driver's License; UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit within 60 days
• Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly

Responsibilities

• COORDINATE - coordinate catering events to include delivery, set-up, break down and clean up; ensure attractive garnishing and food display; work in collaboration with cooks to coordinate catering food order
• SCHEDULE - review catering event schedules and prepare order requests for needed product and equipment; inspect catering event sites; ensure compliance with TJC and other regulatory agency requirements
• INVENTORY - maintain inventory of catering supplies to include dishes, serviceware and other related catering equipment and supplies
• QUALITY - adjust client billing in accordance with actual services provided; ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality service
• LIAISON - may serve as liaison for assigned area; respond and resolve inquiries and complaints
• RELATED WORK - perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials.

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Position Summary

Perform a variety of duties required for catering events; coordinate, set-up break down and clean up activities to include order supplies/equipment, deliver food, and maintain inventory; provide quality service to both internal and external customers. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• COORDINATE - coordinate catering events to include delivery, set-up, break down and clean up; ensure attractive garnishing and food display; work in collaboration with cooks to coordinate catering food order
• SCHEDULE - review catering event schedules and prepare order requests for needed product and equipment; inspect catering event sites; ensure compliance with TJC and other regulatory agency requirements
• INVENTORY - maintain inventory of catering supplies to include dishes, serviceware and other related catering equipment and supplies
• QUALITY - adjust client billing in accordance with actual services provided; ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality service
• LIAISON - may serve as liaison for assigned area; respond and resolve inquiries and complaints
• RELATED WORK - perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Education

Essential: High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

Essential: 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential: No preferred experience

Credentials

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License
• UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit within 60 days

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential: Working conditions:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• Subject to random alcohol and substance testing