What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Logistics Coordinator position at Sewanee?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Minimum starting salary for this position is $15.00 per hour.
Primary Function: Under the supervision of the Catering Director and Assistant Catering Managers, the Catering Logistics Coordinator oversees the prepping, delivery, set-up and breakdown of a banquet or event. They also will attend events and help oversee the function and utility of back of house and prep space, check on events as they occur, guide teams to ensure duties are fulfilled and client’s requests are met, maintain healthy communication between catering and kitchen staff, meanwhile fostering a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale in Sewanee Catering and Sewanee Dining Services.
Career Band: NE7
- Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service
- Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on event sheets
- Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly service-oriented manner
- Maintains communication with Catering Manager and clients on and off-site to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded
- Coordinates the delivery of requested services
- Inform Catering Manager immediately of any delays or unforeseen issues that may arise surrounding events
- Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables
- Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event
- Supervises the clearing and post-event clean-up
- Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-event areas and storage areas
- Assures that all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper location after each event
- Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment and décor
- Work with Executive Chef to ensure production sheet and food quantity and quality is met for events
- Work with Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager to ensure quality and accuracy of set-ups within all event sites is met
- Communicating between branches of Kitchen, Catering Management, and Catering Office regarding last minute changes
- Ensuring pre-event prep work is carried out before next shift
- Assisting the Assistant Catering Manager with events as directed
- Maintain fuel levels and see that vehicles are regularly serviced
- Follow traffic laws and drive in a safe manner to ensure safety of the driver, others on the road, condition of the truck and food.
- Supervising the cleaning, maintaining, and security of vehicles
- Comply with all departmental policies, rules and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Budgetary Responsibility: None
Personal Interaction/Communication:
- Student Contact: This position will come in contact with students on a daily continual basis. This is one of the main focus points of this position which is to provide excellent customer service to student population and clientele.
- Internal: This position will come in contact with multiple facets of internal clients within the University community.
- External: This position will come in contact with multiple facets of external clients of the University in a variety of operational settings.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Vocational or specialized training preferred
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in industry or a related position. Minimum of two years of driving experience preferred
Job Related Skills: Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time. Ability to bend at the knees and lift objects weighing up to 50lbs and greater weights with assistance. Must provide exemplary customer service skills and support client requests as necessary during events
Licenses & Certifications: ServSafe Management Certification or acquire within 6 months of hire date.
Must have a valid Tennessee Drivers License along with clean driving record and insurance
Confidential Information: Related personnel information, safe combinations.
Working Environment: High volume kitchen/servery, cold storage, wet/slippery floors, using hot and cold hold food equipment, weather conditions.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, Must be able to push and/or pull objects, Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks, Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks, Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work), Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work), Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders), Must be able to lift between 51-100 pounds (Heavy work), Must be able to carry between 51-100 pounds (Heavy work)
Any additional requirements specific to this position:
Must be able to wear an approved mask for prolonged periods while performing job duties and responsibilities.
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383
Salary : $15 - $0