Dining Experience Coordinator

Aramark; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Dining Experience Coordinator at Viking Food Co. supports student engagement, customer service, meal plan administration, and event coordination within a campus dining environment.

This entry-level role acts as a liaison between students, dining staff, and campus partners to foster a positive dining experience. Responsibilities include managing communications, supporting events, and contributing to initiatives that boost student satisfaction and awareness of Viking Food Co.’s programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nutrition, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Well-versed understanding of multiple information technology systems, including database management, meal plan administration systems, point-of-sale platforms, customer service applications, and other business software used to support dining operations and student services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for campus events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for student and guest dining inquiries.
• Address customer concerns and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner via the dining services email
• Support student outreach initiatives and dining satisfaction programs.
• Assist with dining service marketing efforts, promotions, and engagement activities.
• Gather feedback from students and provide recommendations for service improvements.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining locations to foster positive relationships with students and guests.
• Support meal plan administration, including student account inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate communications regarding dining policies, operating hours, menu updates, and service changes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and departmental documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and meeting materials as needed.
• Assist with tracking customer feedback metrics and student satisfaction data.
• Assist in planning and executing special dining events, themed meals, catering functions, and campus programs.
• Collaborate with student organizations, residence life, orientation teams, and campus departments.
• Support new student orientation, welcome week, admissions events, open houses, and other university events.
• Coordinate promotional activities that increase student participation and awareness of dining programs.
• Help develop student engagement initiatives that strengthen campus community and dining participation.
• Promote and support food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with compliance documentation related to dining programs and events.
• Report safety concerns and customer service issues to management promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Database systems

Meal plan systems

POS platforms

Customer service apps

Job description

The Dining Experience Coordinator supports Viking Food Co. through student engagement, customer service, meal plan administration, and event coordination. This entry-level position serves as a key liaison between students, dining staff, and campus partners to ensure a positive dining experience. The Dining Experience Coordinator helps manage communications, supports special events, and contributes to initiatives that enhance student satisfaction and awareness of Viking Food Co.’s programs and services.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $16.00 to $18.50. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for student and guest dining inquiries.
• Address customer concerns and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner via the dining services email
• Support student outreach initiatives and dining satisfaction programs.
• Assist with dining service marketing efforts, promotions, and engagement activities.
• Gather feedback from students and provide recommendations for service improvements.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining locations to foster positive relationships with students and guests.
• Support meal plan administration, including student account inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate communications regarding dining policies, operating hours, menu updates, and service changes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and departmental documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and meeting materials as needed.
• Assist with tracking customer feedback metrics and student satisfaction data.

Event Planning & Campus Partnerships

• Assist in planning and executing special dining events, themed meals, catering functions, and campus programs.
• Collaborate with student organizations, residence life, orientation teams, and campus departments.
• Support new student orientation, welcome week, admissions events, open houses, and other university events.
• Coordinate promotional activities that increase student participation and awareness of dining programs.
• Help develop student engagement initiatives that strengthen campus community and dining participation.

Compliance & Safety

• Promote and support food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with compliance documentation related to dining programs and events.
• Report safety concerns and customer service issues to management promptly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong relationship-building and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational excellence.
• Ability to analyze feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout campus dining facilities and event locations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and student engagement activities.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

This position primarily operates in a front-facing reception desk environment within a higher education dining services office. The Dining Coordinator serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, parents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, aiding with meal plan inquiries, dining information, customer service concerns, and general departmental support. The role requires frequent interaction with a diverse campus population and includes regular collaboration with dining personnel, campus partners, and vendors. Occasional travel to dining locations and attendance at evening or weekend campus events may be required to support student engagement initiatives and special programs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Nutrition, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Well-versed understanding of multiple information technology systems, including database management, meal plan administration systems, point-of-sale platforms, customer service applications, and other business software used to support dining operations and student services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for campus events.

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.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. 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 a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .