Catering Supervisor

Dickinson College, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support the Catering Manager and supervise banquet operations across campus events. You will plan equipment, assign tasks, run pre-event briefings, coordinate with kitchen, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and supervise a large catering staff.

This part-time role requires strong communication, time management, and ability to lead staff in fast-paced settings; occasional outdoor events and evenings required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Serv-Safe certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• TIPS/RAMP trained or willing to become certified.
• PA Act 153 background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of banquet operations and manage staff.
• Plan equipment needs and timelines for events.
• Delegate tasks and coordinate setup, service, and cleanup.
• Lead pre-event meetings and communicate expectations.
• Maintain inventory of catering equipment and linens.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and alcohol safety standards.
• Schedule and manage staff via Microsoft Teams.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

TIPS/RAMP trained

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Catering SupervisorSkip to main content# CareersCatering Supervisor page is loaded## Catering SupervisorApplylocations: Dining Service - Holland Union Building HUBtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100458**Posting Details**Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the "Apply" for this job link button above.**Position Department**Dining Services - Catering**Job Summary/Basic Function**The catering supervisor assists the Catering Manager and other catering supervisors in the execution of all special functions and delivery services throughout Dining Services.**Essential Functions*** The Catering Supervisor will oversee all phases of banquet operations. Must be enthusiastic, possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, and have the ability to lead and direct a large banquet staff.* Plan equipment needs and timelines for a variety of catered events. Make lists and delegate responsibilities to catering staff, or work independently to promptly set up, service, and clean up events in various locations on and off campus. Hold pre-event meetings to ensure clear expectations and instructions are given to all scheduled staff. Determine the ideal time to serve food to ensure the highest quality of service to the customer. Communicate with kitchen staff and the POC of the event as needed.* Initiate and organize clean-up at the close of each function in order to utilize time as efficiently as possible. Separate items by department to ensure that the unloading and return of dishes and equipment to proper areas is swift and timely.* Plan for and occasionally lead weekly planning meetings and quarterly all catering staff meetings. Scheduling of casual catering staff via Microsoft Teams.* Inventory and maintain catering equipment, linens, and disposables. Schedule and coordinate rental equipment when necessary.* Ensure all catering staff adhere to Dickinson Dining Services highest standards of food safety and alcohol safety. Prioritized the guest experience while also protecting and supporting our dedicated staff.**Other Duties*** Yearly inventory. Catering linen maintenance and storage.* Support of other areas of Dining Services as needed* Other duties as determined or assigned**Supervisory Duties*** Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, and scheduling work, reviewing work, and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.**Additional Requirements*** Valid Driver's license w/clean driving record.* Serv-Safe certification or obtain certification upon hire.* TIPS/RAMP trained or certify upon hire.* This position is subject to the Pennsylvania Act 153 Clearance consisting of the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Certification, and Federal Criminal History Record Information Check pursuant to Pennsylvania law and Dickinson College policy.**Physical Demands*** Continual listening, hearing, talking, standing, crouching, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, squatting, balancing, pulling and pushing.* This position requires you to reach overhead often.* This position requires the employee to work outdoors at times and may work in extreme heat.**EEO/Diversity Statement:**The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.### About UsDickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video.### Our BenefitsDickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.### Dickinson's Commitment to InclusivityDickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class.We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).### Employment InformationYou must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated. If you have accepted any position at Dickinson College, there are key pieces of documentation that are needed to complete the hiring process. Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization.Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.### Annual SecurityFederal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.