Lead Caterer - Full Time

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a catering coordinator to manage food, beverages, equipment and staffing for events across our health system. You will coordinate with supervisors and nutrition staff, supervise other catering team members, and ensure high quality, safe food service in fast-paced environments.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math ability, and 2+ years catering experience where applicable, with on-job training provided. Some locations may require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience in a catering environment preferred.
• On-job training will be provided.
• Depending on location, may be required to have a current valid driver’s license and meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all food, beverages, equipment, staffing and scheduling for special events.
• Coordinates all events with the supervisors, director, secretary and nutritional food services employees.
• Monitors additional catering employees during an event.
• Serves as a role model, leads by example and displays the ability to coordinate other employee’s work.
• Acts as a team resource, providing assistance and answers to questions.
• Gathers all food and supplies, transports and sets up for the event.
• Monitors and maintains quality control of food and equipment, restocking supplies and cleaning and sanitizing food services areas.
• Complies with all HACCP guidelines.
• Maintains quality control standards.
• Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Displays creative skills to attractively present food items.
• Exhibits good listening skills, effectively communicating with co-workers, customers and staff.
• Possesses the ability to work independently.
• Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Displays strong oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

• Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Compensation: Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50
• Union Position: No
• Department Details Summary

• Coordinates all food, beverages, equipment, staffing and scheduling for special events.
• Coordinates all events with the supervisors, director, secretary and nutritional food services employees.
• Monitors additional catering employees during an event.
• Serves as a role model, leads by example and displays the ability to coordinate other employee’s work.
• Acts as a team resource, providing assistance and answers to questions.
• Job Description Gathers all food and supplies, transports and sets up for the event.
• Monitors and maintains quality control of food and equipment, restocking supplies and cleaning and sanitizing food services areas.
• Complies with all Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Maintains quality control standards.
• Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Displays creative skills to attractively present food items.
• Exhibits good listening skills, effectively communicating with co-workers, customers and staff.
• Possesses the ability to work independently.
• Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Displays strong oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience in a catering environment preferred.
• On-job training will be provided.
• Depending on location, may be required to have a current valid driver’s license and meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion, and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.