Catering Supervisor

Faculty Student Association at SBU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxiliary Services Association at Stony Brook University seeks a Supervisor of Catering and Purchasing to manage all catering and purchasing activities, ensuring events run smoothly, on time, and within budget.

You will lead catering staff, develop menus, coordinate schedules, and monitor sanitation and compliance. Strong customer service, communication, and hospitality experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Food Service Handler Certificate required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of food-service or hospitality experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering events to ensure timely, attractive, cost-efficient delivery.
• Provide recipe development and standardization of catering recipes.
• Identify improvements to enhance catering service.
• Research trends and promote available services.
• Coordinate availability and security of special catering supplies.
• Post work schedules for catering staff; supervise staff during events.
• Conduct staff meetings to maintain high standards.
• Supervise and train catering staff on food prep and service standards.
• Review daily logs for staffing, equipment, and production issues.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness per government standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Flexible hours

Education

Associate’s Degree in related area

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ASA's Mission

is to maintain and enhance the quality, diversity, cost, and value of food in the campus dining programs, improving fiscally prudent and affordable food plans for students While ensuring the availability of desired and appropriate merchandise, products, and services for the campus community; Fostering and supporting the campus' core mission of academics, research, scholarship and intellectual creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability

As part of a management team, the Supervisor of Catering and Purchasing will ensure that organization and strategic goals are met. Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of catering and purchasing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a related area or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Food Service Handler Certificate (current or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience
• 3 years of food-service or hospitality experience
• Strong Customer Service and communication skills
• Proficiency with Windows computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations about hospital food service
• Previous catering experience
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, budgets, and production

Program/Department Responsibilities

• Ensure catered events are delivered on time, attractively served, and executed in a cost-effective manner
• Provide recipe and menu development and standardization of catering recipes
• Identify and make recommendations to improve the catering service
• Research catering trends and promote available services
• Coordinate and ensure the availability and security of special catering supplies
• Coordinate and post work schedules of Catering staff
• Conduct meetings with Catering employees under their direct supervision to maintain high standards.
• Supervise and train Catering staff during the preparation and execution of catered events, including but not limited to food preparation, portioning, and service standards.

• Review logs daily for staffing concerns, equipment/production problems, and work assignment sheets.
• Per government standards, check and document sanitation and cleanliness of all work areas, including pantries.
• Collect, organize, and present CQI information.
• Ensure proper food handling procedures are being followed as outlined in HAACP.
• Establish and maintain proper communication to effectively resolve problems and conflicts.
• Conduct performance appraisals of staff according to established procedures.

Purchasing Responsibilities

• Purchase food and supplies for the Food and Nutritional Services Department.
• Assure high-quality food purchases are made cost-effective using comparative bidding and pricing.
• Food purchase is required to produce the approved patient services, retail, and catering menus.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Auxiliary Services Association at Stony Brook University is an Affirmitve Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

These positions are not affiliated with the State University of New York nor the Research Foundation for SUNY at Stony Brook., Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective

and support diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

ASA is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.

ASA may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at [phone].