Culinary Operations Coordinator - Admin & Events

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Houston is seeking a dedicated Culinary Ops Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the culinary department. You will help with ordering, data entry, filing, scheduling, and event coordination while working professionally with customers, visitors, and staff.

The role involves organizing schedules, maintaining records, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating with chefs and vendors, and assisting with budget tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in culinary or hospitality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory/sourcing systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize culinary department schedules and coordinate culinary events.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, Time and Temperature Logs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, and external vendors.
• Assist with inventory management, supply orders, and receiving product.
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) and receive orders; process all invoices and compare POs vs. invoices for all orders.
• Print and post all POs on a daily basis; time-stamp Sysco invoices upon receiving.
• Provide administrative support for menu documentation.
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed.
• Assist in budget management and financial tracking.
• Update Pre-Closing Activity (PCA) reports quarterly.
• Actively attend and support BEO (Banquet Event Order) meetings.
• Maintain Safe Brief Sign-Ins for daily meetings.
• Maintain the Receiving Log for Premium Culinary.
• Maintain and print all Suites Distribution paperwork pre- and post-game.
• Send daily reminders via email, phone, and radio for all time-sensitive orders and cut-offs.
• Enter count sheets into Yellow Dog inventory system.
• Enter schedules in Kronos (primary) and ReadyOn.
• Manage temp sign-in and sign-out; receive and distribute temps on game day.
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Scheduling

Inventory management

Bilingual (preferred)

Tools

Yellow Dog

Kronos

ReadyOn

ABI

Job description

Aramark in Houston is seeking a dedicated Culinary Ops Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the culinary department. You will help with ordering, data entry, filing, scheduling, and event coordination while working professionally with customers, visitors, and staff.

The role involves organizing schedules, maintaining records, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating with chefs and vendors, and assisting with budget tracking and reporting.